Which statement best describes the life cycle of gymnosperms?
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Correct answer: The sporophyte is dominant and produces reduced male and female gametophytes
Gymnosperms have a dominant sporophyte generation, which is the visible tree or shrub. Their gametophytes are highly reduced and develop within pollen grains and ovules.
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