Question

Megagametogenesis is the process of

• A. formation of female gametophyte from the precursor cell
• B. formation of megaspore from the megaspore mother cell
• C. formation of female gametophyte from the megaspore
• D. formation of female gametophyte from the megaspore mother cell

Answer 1

The correct option is C formation of female gametophyte from the megaspore

Megagametogenesis is the process of formation of the female gametophyte from the megaspore. The precursor cell, which is also called the megaspore mother cell, undergoes meiotic division to form the megaspore. This process is called megasporogenesis. This megaspore then undergoes megagametogenesis to form the female gametophyte or the embryo sac.