In the given diagram life cycle of moss plant ,the stage at which meiosis occurs is:
Correct answer: D. Option D
- A. Option A
- B. Option B
- C. Option C
- D. Option D
Explanation
The correct answer is D: (Sporangium). In the life cycle of a moss plant, meiosis occurs in the sporangium. The sporangium is a structure on the sporophyte where meiosis takes place, leading to the formation of haploid spores. These spores eventually germinate and develop into the protonema and subsequently the gametophyte.
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