Question

If there are $1280$ microspores in a tetralocular anther, how many microspore mother cells will be there in its each pollen chamber?

• A. $80$
• B. $160$
• C. $240$
• D. $1280$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $80$

Each stamen has 4 microsporangia (i.e., 1280 / 4 = 320), in which microspore mother cells are found. Each microspore mother cell gives rise to a pollen tetrad (i.e., 320 / 4 = 80).

So, the correct answer is '80'80