What is sporophy?

Answer 1

Sporophyte is the diploid (2n) stage of the plant life cycle. It is the multicellular spore-producing organism that develops from the zygote of a fertilized egg. The sporophyte is typically the primary photosynthetic form of the plant and is responsible for the production of spores. It is the stage of the plant that produces the spore-bearing structures such as the antheridia and archegonia which in turn produce the haploid gametes that are necessary for sexual reproduction.

The sporophyte stage of the plant life cycle includes the following main components:

• Cellular growth and development
• Production of haploid gametes
• Spore formation
• Growth and maturation of sporophyte structures

The sporophyte stage of the plant life cycle typically dominates the life cycle of most plants and is responsible for the growth and development of the plant. It is the main photosynthetic form of the plant and is responsible for producing the haploid gametes that are necessary for sexual reproduction.

Answer 2

"Sporophyte" is the diploid, spore-producing phase in the life cycle of plants and algae. It typically follows fertilization of gametes and gives rise to spores through meiosis. Sporophytes produce spores that later develop into gametophytes, completing the life cycle.