Give three differences between the genotype and the sporophyte.

1. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while sporophyte refers to the diploid, spore-producing stage in the life cycle of a plant.

2. Genotype is inherited from the parents and determines the physical and genetic characteristics of an organism, while sporophyte is a specific stage in the life cycle of plants that produces spores through meiosis.

3. Genotype is present in all cells of an organism, while sporophyte is a specific stage in the life cycle of plants that is only present in certain parts of the plant, such as the sporangia.

1. Ploidy: The genotype is diploid (2n), while the sporophyte is haploid (n).
2. Structure: The genotype is a single-celled zygote, while the sporophyte is a multicellular organism.
3. Function: The genotype is the genetic information that is passed on to the next generation, while the sporophyte is the organism that produces spores.