Algae can reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. The gametophytic phase (n) is dominant phase in the life cycle of algae. It regularly alternates with the sporophytic phase (2n). Thus, true alternation of generations is found in the life cycle of algae.
The life cycle of algae may be of following types.
1. Haplontic type
2. Diplontic type
3. Haplodiplontic type
General life cycle of algae......
Mature plant(n) > Formation of Male Gamete + Female Gamete > Fertilization > Zygote(2n) Formation > Meiosis > Production of Meiospores > Germination of Meiospores > Development of mature plant(n).
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