Q594
In angiosperms the number of meiotic division required to produce 100 microspores is
A.
125
B.
100
C.
50
D.
25
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
In angiosperms the number of meiotic divisions required to produce 100 microspores is 25.Male gametes are formed by the process of microsporogenesis, and in this, 1 cycle leads to the formation of 4 pollen grains.
For 100 microspores, = 25 cycles of meiosis will be done.