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what is the ploidy of megaspore mother cell?

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The megaspore mother cell (MMC) is diploid and gets converted into megaspores (haploid) by the process of megasporogenesis. The MMC is large and contains a dense cytoplasm and a prominent nucleus. It undergoes meiosis to produce four megaspores.

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