Question

How many pollen mother cells should undergo meiotic division to produce 64 pollen grains?

• A. 8
• B. 16
• C. 24
• D. 32

Answer 1

The correct option is B

16

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Each pollen mother cell produces 4 haploid pollen grains during meiotic division.
2. Thus, 16 pollen mother cells are required to create 64 pollen grains.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

8 pollen mother cells will produce 32 pollen grains during meiotic division.

Option C:

24 pollen mother cells will produce 96 pollen grains during meiotic division.

Option D:

32 pollen mother cells will produce 128 pollen grains during meiotic division.

Final answer: 16 many pollen mother cells should undergo meiotic division to produce 64 pollen grains.