[Campbell Biology P.669] According to the 'Alternation of generations: five generalized step... | Practice Question

According to the 'Alternation of generations: five generalized steps' diagram, what event immediately follows the fusion of two gametes fertilization ?

  • A: The sporophyte produces unicellular haploid spores by meiosis.
  • B: The spores develop into multicellular haploid gametophytes.
  • C: The zygote develops into a multicellular diploid sporophyte.
  • D: The gametophyte produces haploid gametes by mitosis.

Explanation

Step 2 describes fertilization forming a diploid zygote. Step 3 immediately follows, stating 'The zygote develops into a multicellular diploid sporophyte.'