- A Dominant gametophyte; haplontic
- B Dominant sporophyte; diplontic
- C Equal gametophyte and sporophyte; diplohaplontic
- D Dominant sporophyte; haplodiplontic
Correct answer: B. Dominant sporophyte; diplontic
Explanation: Fucus shows a diplontic life cycle where the diploid sporophyte is dominant. It does NOT have a free-living gametophyte. Meiosis occurs directly to produce gametes.
Concept context
Classification of plants from algae to angiosperms. Understanding plant diversity is essential for NEET.