Question

Type of division that occurs during formation of megaspore is

• A. Meiosis
• B. Mitosis followed by meiosis
• C. Meiosis followed by mitosis
• D. Mitosis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Meiosis

Megasporogenesis
Megaspore mother cells are diploid and divide by meiosis to produce four haploid megaspores. This process is called megasporogenesis. In case of monosporic development, out of the four megaspores formed, three megaspores degenerate and disappear while one megaspore at the chalazal end becomes functional.


Final answer
(A) Meiosis