MCQ
The haploid cell which divides by mitosis to form embryosac is
  • A
    Megaspore mother cell
  • B
    Microspore mother cell
  • Functional megaspore
  • D
    Non-functional megaspore

Answer

Correct option: C.
Functional megaspore
c
(c)After meiotic division four haploid megaspores are formed. Only one megaspore (haploid) divides mitotically to form embryo sac and other three become disappear or disintegrated.

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