In the life cycle of a seed plant, which generation is the dominant and independent phase?
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Correct answer: Sporophyte
The sporophyte (2n) is the dominant, physically larger, and long-lived generation in Phanerogams. The gametophyte generation is highly reduced and remains dependent on the sporophyte for nutrition.
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