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4The reproduction function
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ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS IN A MOSS
Gametophyte
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The differents stages of the process
Female gamete
Male gamete
Young sporophyte
Sporophyte
Spores
Young gametophyte
Zygote
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4Alternation of generations in a moss
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• This is the part of the moss that carries out sexual reproduction.
• It produces male and female gametes. The union of these gametes creates a sporophyte.
Gametophyte
Gametophyte
Male sexualorgans
Female sexual organs
Male gametes, which need water in order to reach the female sexual organs.
Female gamete
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4Alternation of generations in a moss
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• The zygote is the result of the union of the male and female gametes.
• The zygote developes and produces a sporophyte.
Zygote
ZygoteYoungsporophyte
Sporophyte
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4Alternation of generations in a moss
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• This is the part of the moss that carries out asexual reproduction through spores.
• It always grows on top of the gametophyte.
• It produces spores which are released, and in the right conditions develop into gametophytes.
Sporophyte
Sporophyte
Spores
Young gametophyte
Gametophyte
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