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The haploid cell which divides by mitosis to form embryosac is

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Megaspore mother cell

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Microspore mother cell

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Functional megaspore

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Non-functional megaspore

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Solution

The correct option is C Functional megaspore
Meiotic division forms 4 haploid megaspores. Only one megaspore divides mitotically to form embryo sac and other three disappear or disintegrates.

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