Question

How is the embryo formed from the zygote in angiosperms?

• A. By meiotic divisions.
• B. By mitotic divisions.
• C. By mitotic divisions followed by meiotic divisions.
• D. By meiotic divisions followed by mitotic divisions.

Answer 1

The correct option is B By mitotic divisions.

The formation of the embryo from the zygote is achieved by repeated mitotic divisions. This is because mitotic division is an equational division which ensures that the ploidy of the zygote is maintained even when it matures into an embryo.

Meiotic division is a reductional division which occurs only during the formation of haploid male and female gametes.