How did the evolution of alternation of generations aid the successful establishment of a new gametophyte generation?
A) It allowed fertilization to occur without free-swimming sperm.
B) It replaced gametophytes prone to desiccation with resistant sporophytes.
C) It produced new tissues specially adapted for aerial dispersal.
D) It amplified the number of spores produced per fertilization event.
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