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Describe the differences seen in the alteration of generations between gymnosperms, angiosperms and nonvascular plants.

Describe the differences seen in the alteration of generations between gymnosperms, angiosperms and nonvascular plants.

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Alternation of generation contains two phases, diploid sporophytic stage and haploid gametophytic stage. In non-vascular plants like mosses (bryophytes), the haploid gametophytic stage is the dominant stage. On the other hand, in vascular plants like gymnosperms and angiosperms the diploid sporophytic stage is the dominant stage.

In gymnosperms, sporophyte grows in association with gametophyte, means sporophyte is totally dependent on gametophytes. On the other hand, in gymnosperms and angiosperms, sporophyte is independent of gametophyte.

In gymnosperms, self-fertilization is common whereas in vascular plants, cross fertilization is more common.

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