the alternation between the haploid gametophyte and the diploid sporophyte in a plant's life cycle Rhizomes underground stems that anchor a fern and absorb water staminate cones Cones that hold the pollen or male gametophyte. ovulate cones
Diploid Containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent Diplotype Combination of haplotypes from parents Gene duplication Mechanism through which new genetic material is generated during molecular evolution --> duplication of a region of DNA that contains a gene ...