Question

In Cyperus, 256 microspores shall by formed by meiosis of

• A. 512 microspore mother cells
• B. 256 microspore mother cells
• C. 64 microspore mother cells
• D. 128 microspore mother cells

Answer 1

The correct option is C 64 microspore mother cells

A microspore mother cell is a diploid cell which divide by meiosis to give four microspore cells, hence for the formation of 256 microspores there is a need of only 64 microspore mother cells.

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