Does Gametophyte Produce Sporophyte?

So understanding the relationship between the two generations is important in the study of plant development. ... Gametes develop in the multicellular haploid gametophyte (from the Greek phyton, “plant”). Fertilization gives rise to a multicellular diploid sporophyte, which produces haploid spores via meiosis.

What does a gametophyte produce?

In the gametophyte phase, which is haploid (having a single set of chromosomes), male and female organs (gametangia) develop and produce eggs and sperm (gametes) through simple mitosis for sexual reproduction.

How is a sporophyte produced?

In the sporophyte phase a diploid (having two sets of chromosomes) plant body grows and eventually produces spores through meiosis. ... The union of two gametes during fertilization produces a diploid zygote, which divides mitotically to form a new sporophyte.