[Campbell Biology P.652] In the life cycle of Laminaria, what is the primary role of the spo... | Practice Question

In the life cycle of Laminaria, what is the primary role of the sporangia mentioned in step 2 and 3?

  • A4: To produce gametes for fertilization.
  • B4: To develop into new sporophytes after fertilization.
  • C4: To produce haploid zoospores through meiosis.
  • D4: To anchor the sporophyte to rocks.

Explanation

According to Figure 28.14, specifically step 3, sporangia are where meiosis occurs to produce haploid zoospores. These zoospores then develop into gametophytes.