Question

Where does megasporogenesis takes place

Answer 1

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Megasporogenesis:

• Megasporogenesis is the process of formation of megaspores in the angiosperms.
• The site of megasporogenesis is embryo sac.

• The megaspore mother cell (MMC) gets converted into megaspores 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.

• In most flowering plants, only one megaspore is functional while the other three degenerate.

• The single functional megaspore develops into the female gametophyte.

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