Arrange the stages of non-flowering plant reproduction in order:

Answer 1

The correct order of stages in non-flowering plant reproduction is as follows:

1. Sporogenesis: The production of spores through meiosis in the sporangium.

2. Spore dispersal: The spores are released from the sporangium and are dispersed by wind, water, or animals.

3. Spore germination: The spores land on a suitable substrate and germinate, forming a gametophyte.

4. Gametogenesis: The gametophyte produces gametes through mitosis. In non-flowering plants, the gametes are usually flagellated.

5. Fertilization: The male gamete (sperm) fuses with the female gamete (egg) to form a zygote.

6. Embryo development: The zygote develops into an embryo within the archegonium (female reproductive structure).

7. Sporophyte development: The embryo grows into a mature sporophyte, which is the dominant phase in non-flowering plants.

8. Spore production: The mature sporophyte produces spores through meiosis in specialized structures called sporangia.

Note: These stages may vary slightly depending on the specific group of non-flowering plants (e.g., mosses, ferns, etc.), but the general sequence remains the same.