Gametophyte is a dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte. Explain.


• Bryophyte shows haplodiplontic life cycle due to alternation between gametophytic and sporophytic phase of life.


• In bryophytes major part of the life cycle is dominated by haploid gametophytic phase.


• Gametophyte is independent, photosynthetic and haploid phase.


• Antheridium and archegonia are formed in gametophyte.


• Fertilization occurs, zygote is formed.


• Zygote developed into sporophytes which is small & is dependent on gametophyte for water and food.


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