How many of the daughter cells obtained from a megaspore mother cell result

How Many Of The Daughter Cells Obtained From A Megaspore Biology Question

How many of the daughter cells obtained from a megaspore mother cell result in the matured ovum?

Options

(a) four
(b) three
(c) two
(d) one

Correct Answer:

one

Explanation:

The megaspore mother cell (2n) undergoes reduction division (meiosis) to form linear tetrad of four haploid megaspores by megasporogenesis. Generally, 3 megaspores towards micropylar end degenerate and 4th towards chalazal end remains as the functional megaspore which develops into embryo sac. One mature ovum is formed per embryo sac.

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Topics: Reproduction In Organisms and Plants (129)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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