How many meiotic divisions are necessary to produce 100 pollen grains?

100

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Solution

The correct option is D 25
Meiotic divisions are responsible for gamete formation. Pollen grains are microscopic bodies that contain the male reproductive cell of a plant. 1 Meiosis produces 4 pollen grains.
Therefore to produce 100 pollen grains, 25 meiotic divisions are required.
Hence, option B is correct.

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