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Which one of the following has haplontic life cycle?

  1. Polytrichum
  2. Ustilago
  3. Wheat
  4. Funaria

Correct answer: Ustilago

Solution

Ustilago is a fungus with a haplontic life cycle, meaning the dominant vegetative phase is haploid and the diploid phase is limited to the zygote. Polytrichum and Funaria are bryophytes with haploid-dominant gametophytes, while wheat is diploid-dominant.

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