Which Pattern of Diploid and Haploid Phases Reflects the Life

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which pattern of diploid and haploid phases reflects the life cycles of some fungi and algae, but NOT the life cycles of plants or animals?

• A) two haploid generations followed by a diploid generation
• B) one haploid generation followed by two diploid generations
• C) a life cycle that limits the diploid state to a single cell produced by fertilization
• D) alternation between haploid and diploid generations

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