Choose the correct sequence of development of female gametophyte :-

Megaspore mother cell (MMC) - Megaspore tetrad megaspore -
nucellus - Female gametophyte.

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Nucellus - MMC - Megaspore tetrad - Megaspore - Female
gametophyte

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Megaspore tetrad - MMC - Megaspore - Nucellus - Female gametophyte

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Megaspore-MMC-Megaspore tetrad-nucellus- Female
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Solution

The correct option is A Megaspore mother cell (MMC) - Megaspore tetrad megaspore -
nucellus - Female gametophyte.
The female gametophyte in the plant comprises of the megaspore mother cells. The MMC divide to form the megaspore tetrad out of which 3 degenerate and one remains functional. the nucellus is then formed which nourishes the female gametophyte formed after.
So, the correct option is 'Megaspore mother cell (MMC) - Megaspore tetrad megaspore - nucellus - Female gametophyte.'

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