The diagram shows the life cycle of a fern.

Question

Which labels belong in the areas marked 1 and 3?

1 - Zygote
3 - Spores
1 - Spores
3 - Zygote
1 - Sporophyte
3 - Gametophyte
1 - Gametophyte
3 - Sporophyte

Answer 1

In the life cycle of a fern, the correct labels for the areas marked 1 and 3 are:

1 - Zygote
3 - Sporophyte

This is because the zygote develops into the sporophyte generation, while the sporophyte produces spores that can grow into the gametophyte generation.