Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 26 - The Origin and Diversification of Eukaryotes - 26.3 - Protists Reproduce Sexually and Asexually - 26.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 566: 2

Answer

Alternation of generations refers to the cyclic alternation from haploid to diploid form of an organism, typically plants or certain invertebrates. Although most diploid animals do reproduce by fusing two haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote, the organism itself does not alternate between haploid and diploid generations.

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Alternation of generations refers to the cyclic alternation from haploid to diploid form of an organism, typically plants or certain invertebrates. Although most diploid animals do reproduce by fusing two haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote, the organism itself does not alternate between haploid and diploid generations.
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