Free nuclear divisions take place during:

Formation of male gametophyte

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Microsporogenisis

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Meagasporogenesis

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Formation of female gametophyte

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Solution

The correct option is D Formation of female gametophyte
Free nuclear divisions take place during formation of female gametophyte. The nucleus of the functional megaspore divides mitotically to form two nuclei . Two more nuclear divisions result in the formation of 4-nucleate & 8-nucleate stage of the embryo sac.

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