Difference Between Gametophytes And Sporophytes

The main difference between gametophytes and sporophytes is their reproductive phase and chromosome number. Sporophytes represent the asexual phase and are diploid with two sets of chromosomes, while gametophytes represent the sexual phase and are haploid with only one set of chromosomes.

Gametophytes vs. Sporophytes

Here are the main differences between gametophytes and sporophytes:

Factors	Sporophytes	Gametophytes
Process	Meiosis	Mitosis
Result	Formation of spores	Production of gametes
Chromosome Number	Diploid (2n)	Haploid (n)
Chromosome Sets	Two sets of chromosomes	Single set of chromosomes
Reproduction	Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction
Formation of Meiospores	Diploid spore mother cell undergoes meiosis	N/A
Fertilization	N/A	Gametes fuse to form diploid zygote (2n)