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Bryophytes comprise
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- sporophyte of longer duration
- dominant phase of sporophyte which is parasitic
- dominant phase of gametophyte which produces spores
- small sporophyte phase and generally parasitic on gametophyte.
Correct Option: D
In bryophytes, the dominant and independent living phase of the life cycle is gametophyte. Sporophyte is always attached and dependent upon the gametophytic plant body for water supply, fixation, and part or whole nutrient requirement.
