Question

How many meiotic divisions are essential in formation of $100$ seeds in Cyperaceae family :-

• A. $100$
• B. $125$
• C. $150$
• D. $200$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $200$

In Cyperaceae family, one functional microspore is produced during a single meiotic division. Likewise, one functional megaspore is produced during the single meiotic division. Hence 200 meiotic divisions required to produce 100 seeds.

So, the correct option is '200'.