Place the following words into the illustration below gametes, sporophyte, gametophyte, and zygote. Explain how the terms are related.
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1. sporohyte
2. gametes
3. gametophyte
4. zygote
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They create the reproduction cycle.
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To explain how the terms sporophyte, gametes, gametophyte, and zygote are related, we need to understand the life cycle of plants that undergo alternation of generations, such as ferns and mosses.
In this type of life cycle, there are two distinct phases: the sporophyte phase and the gametophyte phase.
1. Sporophyte: The sporophyte is the diploid, or 2n, phase of the plant's life cycle. It produces spores through a process called meiosis. These spores are called reproductive cells and give rise to the next generation of plants.
2. Spores: Spores are single-celled structures that are produced by the sporophyte. These spores are released and can be carried by wind or water to new locations.
3. Gametophyte: The spores produced from the sporophyte germinate and develop into the gametophyte. The gametophyte is the haploid, or n, phase of the plant's life cycle. It contains both male and female reproductive structures.
4. Gametes: The male and female reproductive structures within the gametophyte produce specialized cells called gametes. Gametes are haploid cells that are involved in sexual reproduction. In plants, the male gamete is called a sperm, while the female gamete is called an egg.
5. Fertilization: When a sperm and an egg fuse together, they form a zygote. The zygote is the first cell of the new diploid sporophyte generation. It will undergo mitosis to develop into a mature sporophyte.
By placing these terms into the illustration, you can visually depict the life cycle of plants that undergo alternation of generations. The sporophyte phase is represented by the mature plant, which produces spores. The spores then develop into the gametophyte, which produces the male and female gametes. When fertilization occurs, the zygote is formed, and the process starts again with the development of a new sporophyte.