Some algae demonstrate the phenomenon of alternation of generations,by which a multicellular,diploid,spore-producing organism gives rise to a multicellular,haploid,gamete-producing organism.Which statement about alternation of generations is false?
A) The haploid and diploid organisms may or may not differ morphologically.
B) Only the haploid organism may also reproduce asexually.
C) The haploid and diploid organisms differ genetically.
D) Haploid gametes can produce new organisms only by fusing with other gametes.
E) Diploid sporophytes may undergo meiosis to produce haploid spores.

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Both the haploid and diploid organisms may reproduce asexually in alternation of generations. For example, the diploid sporophyte of some algae may undergo fragmentation to produce a new diploid organism. Similarly, the haploid gametophyte of some algae may produce new haploid organisms asexually through fragmentation or budding.

Some Algae Demonstrate the Phenomenon of Alternation of Generations,by Which