Q5 / 200 · NEET 2009 (Screening) · Botany

Which one of the following has haplontic life cycle?

A
Funaria
B
Potytrichum
Correct answer
C
Ustilago
D
Wheat

Solution

Ustilago has haplontic life cycle. In their sexual phase, only zygospore is diploid structure. All others are haploid, such a sexual cycle is termed as haploid or haplontic.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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