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  • Gametophyte: Understanding the Haploid Stage of Ulva Algae
    The gamete-producing haploid form of the green alga Ulva is known as a gametophyte.

    Here's why:

    * Ulva exhibits an alternation of generations life cycle, meaning it has two distinct phases:

    * Sporophyte: The diploid phase, producing spores through meiosis.

    * Gametophyte: The haploid phase, producing gametes (sperm and egg) through mitosis.

    * Gametophytes are multicellular and haploid, meaning they only have one set of chromosomes.

    * In Ulva, the gametophyte is the dominant phase, meaning it is larger and more easily observed than the sporophyte.

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