The diploid stage of the red algae life cycle is called:
A) sporophyte.
B) zygote.
C) gamete.
D) gametophyte.
E) haptophyte.

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The sporophyte stage in red algae is diploid, producing haploid spores through meiosis. The gametophyte stage is haploid and produces gametes. The zygote is the result of the fusion of two gametes and is also diploid. Haptophytes are a different group of algae.

The Diploid Stage of the Red Algae Life Cycle Is