Q971
Meiosis is best observed in dividing
A.
Cells of apical meristem
B.
Cells of lateral meristem
C.
Microspores and anther wall
D.
Microsporocytes
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Meiosis is best observed in dividing microsporocytes.The male gametophyte is initiated in the flower within anther sacs. Their precursors consist of large cells found in a stacked column near the center of the anther sacs; these cells are known as microsporocytes.
A diploid cell undergoes meiosis to produce microspores as part of microsporogenesis. Also called microspore mother cell pollen mother cell.