Alternation of Generations
A plant cycle of life cycles:
- Diploid Sporophyte (2N)
- Haploid Gametophyte (1N)
Diploid Sporophyte
(2N)
Undergoes meiosis to create haploid (1N) spores from diploid (2N) cells.
Haploid Gametophyte
(1N)
Male and female gametes are formed and fertilized.
Moss
Dominant = Haploid Gametophyte
Fern
Dominant = Diploid Sporophyte