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  • Plant Life Cycle: Gametophyte vs. Sporophyte - Understanding the Generations
    The life cycle of a plant is characterized by an alternation of generations between a haploid gametophyte and a diploid sporophyte.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Gametophyte (n): This is the haploid generation. It produces gametes (sperm and egg) through mitosis.

    * Sporophyte (2n): This is the diploid generation. It produces spores through meiosis.

    Therefore, the answer is 2n.

    In summary:

    * Gametophyte (n) → Mitosis → Gametes (n) → Fertilization → Zygote (2n) → Mitosis → Sporophyte (2n) → Meiosis → Spores (n) → Mitosis → Gametophyte (n)

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