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In Funaria, a spore lands on a moist surface and begins to germinate. It first develops into a filamentous
structure, which later produces buds that grow into leafy plants. These leafy plants bear reproductive
organs that produce gametes. After fertilization, a diploid structure develops and remains attached to the
leafy plant, eventually producing spores by meiosis.
Which sequence correctly represents this life cycle?

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Plant Kingdom · Biology
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Meristematic tissue contains actively dividing plant cells.

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Option C — Spore →→ rightarrow Protonema →→ rightarrow Gametophyte →→ rightarrow Sporophyte →→ rightarrow Spores

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