Question

Maria wanted to grow a fern in her backyard. Acting on a suggestion from a friend, she collected brown dots from the underside of a fern’s leaves and then potted them. After a few days, Maria saw small fern leaves erupting from the pot. Which statement explains this phenomenon
The fern transitioned from gametophyte generation to sporophyte generation.
B.
The fern grew as a result of mitosis.
C.
The fern transitioned from sporophyte generation to gametophyte generation.
D.
The fern grew to be genetically identical to its parent plant.

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct answer will be C..

Explanation:

the brown dots she collected were the spores which germinated to form the gametophyte (main body) of the fern

Answer 2

Option- A

Explanation:

• The life cycle of a fern (a pteridophyte) is divided into two phases: the gametophyte and the sporophyte.
• In the given question, the dots present underside the leaves are known as spores that germinate and give rise to prothallus ( or gametophyte.
• The gametophyte produces gametes that fuse and give rise to the sporophyte part of the plants that are leaves, stem, and roots.
• Since after germination, Maria observes the small leaves which represent the sporophytic structure therefore, the life cycle transitioned from the gametophyte to the sporophyte generation.

To learn more:

Ferns: brainly.in/question/1395222

Pteridopyhyte: brainly.in/question/4872420