In Ulothrix, meiosis occurs in

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Zygote

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Solution

The correct option is B Zygote
In Ulothrix, meiosis (reduction division) occurs in zygote.
Zygote (2n) undergoes meiosis to form 4 haploid nuclei of two types of strains.
Mitosis is followed by meiosis to form 8 or 16 haploid nuclei.
Hence the correct answer is option B.

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