Which is the correct answer? Consider the characteristics of moss and fern life cycles. Which of the following sets of statements is true? The gametophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle in both mosses and ferns. Mosses require moisture for sperm to reach the egg, but ferns do not In mosses, the gametophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle; in ferns, the sporophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle. Ferns require moisture for sperm to reach the egg, but mosses do not The gametophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle in both mosses and ferns. In both mosses and ferns, moisture is required for sperm to reach the egg. In mosses, the sporophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle; in ferns, the dominant stage of the life cycle. In both mosses and ferns moisture is reach for spent to reach the egg. In moses, the gametophyte is the dominant state of the life cycle, if ferns, the sprophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle. In both mosses and fens, moisture is required for sperm to reach to egg. Solution 5. In mosses, the gametophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle, in ferns, the sporophyte is the dominant stage of the life cycle. In both mosses and ferns, moisture is required for the sperm to reach the egg..