By which process does the megaspore mother cell produce megaspores?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Meiosis
The megaspore mother cell is diploid and undergoes meiosis to produce four haploid megaspores, usually arranged as a tetrad. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half and creates reproductive spores. Mitosis generally maintains chromosome number, while fertilisation joins gametes and pollination transfers pollen; neither produces megaspores from this mother cell.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Meiosis
Why is this the correct answer?
The megaspore mother cell is diploid and undergoes meiosis to produce four haploid megaspores, usually arranged as a tetrad. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half and creates reproductive spores. Mitosis generally maintains chromosome number, while fertilisation joins gametes and pollination transfers pollen; neither produces megaspores from this mother cell.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Biology question. Chapter: Morphology of Flowering Plants. Topic: flowers.
