Question

Following meiosis in ovules, how many megaspores are formed?

• A. Two
• B. Four
• C. Six
• D. Eight

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Four

The ovule is the structure that gives rise to and contains the female reproductive cells. The megaspore is produced inside the nucleus of the ovule. During megasporogenesis, the megasporocyte or megaspore mother cell, undergoes meiosis to produce initially four haploid cells (the megaspores). After megasporogenesis, the megaspore develops into the female gametophyte (the embryo sac) in a process called megasporogenesis

So, the correct answer is 'four'