Question

Which of the following is the first cell of female gametophytic generation in angiosperms?

• A. Megaspore mother cell
• B. Microspore mother cell
• C. Functional megaspore
• D. Egg cell

Answer 1

The correct option is C Functional megaspore

• Megaspore mother cell of megasporangium undergoes meiosis and forms megaspore tetrad out of which one megaspore is functional.
• The functional megaspores develop mitotically into the embryo sac i.e. the female gametophyte.
• So, the functional megaspore serves as the first cell of the female gametophyte.

So, the correct answer is option C.