Asked by Brooke McKenzie on May 12, 2024
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The first haploid cell in the life cycle of a plant is the ____.
A) zygote
B) gamete
C) gametophyte plant
D) spore
E) spore mother cell
Haploid Cell
A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes, typically seen in gametes.
Gamete
A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
Spore
A unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for extended periods of time, in unfavorable conditions.
- Become familiar with the reproductive processes and life cycles characteristic of various plant groups.
Verified Answer
LD
Loredana DelventhalMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The first haploid cell in the life cycle of a plant is the spore, which is produced by meiosis in the sporophyte plant. The spore then develops into the gametophyte plant, which produces the haploid gametes through mitosis. The zygote is formed when the haploid gametes fuse during fertilization.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the reproductive processes and life cycles characteristic of various plant groups.