Question

Why do gametophytes die after a fertilization event?

Answer 1

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☛Here is your answer:-----------
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First of all let's know what the gametophyte is?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
◼️Gametophyte:--
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It is the sexual phase in the life cycle of algae and all other plants.
It develops sex organs that produce haploid sex cell.

⚫After knowing this one we should remember about the term Fertilization too.

◼️Fertilization:--
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It is the main event of sexual reproduction in which fusion of male and female gametes takes place. Then it results is the formation of diploid zygote.

⬛☛Now, your question is that why the gametophytes get die !

The answer is :----

"It can't said to be died. It has it's role of formation of new sporophyte and only those parts which do not become the part of sporophyte get degenerated."

❃Thus, it will be helpful to you!❃
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