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sporophyte: see gametophyte gametophyte (gəmē`təfīt'), phase of plant life cycles in which the gametes, i.e., egg and sperm, are produced. ..... Click the link for more information. . sporophyteIn many plants and algae, the nonsexual phase in the alternation of generations, or an individual representing the phase. The alternate, sexual phase is the gametophyte. In the sporophyte phase, a diploid (see ploidy) plant body grows and eventually produces spores through meiosis. These spores divide by mitosis to produce haploid gametophytes, which then can carry out sexual reproduction. sporophyte [′spȯr·ə‚fīt] (botany) An individual of the spore-bearing generation in plants exhibiting alternation of generation. The spore-producing generation. The diplophase in a plant life cycle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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