512 microspores will be formed following meiosis of how many microspore mother cells?

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128

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256

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Solution

The correct option is C 128
Each microspore mother cell produces 4 microspores following meiosis. Hence to produce 512 microspores $\frac{512}{4} = 128$ microspore mother cells are required.

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