Question

Meiosis can be best observed in

• A. Megaspores.
• B. Microspore mother cells.
• C. Anther wall.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Microspore mother cells.

The sporogeneous tissue which may divide in various planes and finally separate from each other during the development of microsporangium is known as microspore mother cell. Meiosis can be best observed in microspore mother cells. The formation of haploid microspores from diploid microspore mother cell inside pollen sac takes place through meiosis. This process is known as microsporogenesis. The haploid microspore formed from a single microspore mother cell (pollen mother cell) are arranged in the form of four cells called microspore tetrad (haploid).