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Select the incorrect statement from the following.
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Options:
  • A The dominant phase in the life cycle of pteridophytes is sporophyte.
  • B The dominant phase in the life cycle of bryophytes is gametophyte.
  • C The dominant phase in the life cycle of gymnosperms is gametophyte.
  • D The dominant phase in the life cycle of angiosperms is sporophyte.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The dominant phase in the life cycle of gymnosperms is gametophyte.
In Bryophyta haploid gametophyte is the main plant body on which a small dependent sporophyte is produced. In pteridophyta diploid sporophyte is main plant body and a small independent gametophyte is produced. In Gymnosperm main plant body is diploid sporophyte and gametophyte is small and not free living independent structure. In angiosperm the main plant body is diploid sporophyte with smallest gametophyte.

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