Question

Meiosis takes place in

• A. Megaspore
• B. Gemmule
• C. Conidia
• D. Meiocyte

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Meiocyte

The correct option is D.

Explanation for the correct option:

Option D:

1. From the given options, Meiosis takes place in meiocytes, due to the fact they shape gametes.
2. Meiosis takes place all through sexual reproduction in the formation of gametes.
3. Meiosis is the process in which a single cell divides twice to produce four haploid daughter cells.
4. These cells are the gametes – sperms in men and eggs in women.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Megaspores are haploid and are produced after meiosis in the megaspore mother cell.
2. MMC or megaspore mother cell undergoes meiosis which will hold the ploidy of the gamete.
3. The MMC is diploid with the assist of meiotic division produces haploid megaspores.

Option B:

Gemmules are an asexual structure, meiosis no longer takes place in them.

Option C:

Conidia are an asexual structure, meiosis no longer takes place in them.

Final answer: Meiosis takes place in Meiocytes.