Question

Type of division that occurs during formation of megaspore is

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Meiosis

Megaspore is formed from Megaspore mother cell. Megaspore mother cell develops in the nucellus and is diploid. The diploid Megaspore mother cell then undergoes meiosis to form four haploid megaspores.

Thus, the type of division that occurs during the formation of Megaspore is Meiosis.

So, the correct answer is A.