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In polygonum plant, only 10% of the pollen grains are viable. How many meiotic divisions would be required to produce 250 viable seeds?


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2500

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875

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475

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250

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Solution

The correct option is B

875


250 eggs and 250 pollen grains are required to get 250 fruits. 250 and 625 meiotic divisions, respectively, are required for the formation of eggs and pollen grains. A total of 875 meiotic divisions are required to produce 250 viable seeds.


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