The dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte is the:
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Correct answer: Haploid gametophyte
Unlike higher plants, the main plant body of a bryophyte is a haploid gametophyte. It produces gametes and is the independent, photosynthetic stage of the life cycle.
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