Biology 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: Alternation of generation is a feature shown in

Correct Answer

A

Explanation

Mossesare bryophytes which have well defined alternation of generation. Thegametophyte generation alternates with the sporophyte generation. Thegametophyte generation is part of the moss plant that produces male and femalesex cells that fuse to form zygote - which later produces the sporophytegeneration.The sporophyte generation produces spores which germinate to producethe gametophyte generation. Conifers are gymnospe.ms that produce seeds bornein cones. Grasses are angiosperms that produce flowers The gymnosperms an1angiosperms constitute spermatophytes which do not have well definedalternation of generation. Fungi are non chlorophyllous plants that live eitheras parasites or saprophytes