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Pre-fertilisation : Structures and Events

Question

How many mitosis and meiosis are required to produce 2 male gametes?

Easy

A

1 mitosis and 1 meiosis
B

2 mitosis and 1 meiosis
C

2 mitosis and 2 meiosis
D

Only 1 meiosis is required.

Solution

To produce 2 male gametes there is the requirement of 2 mitosis and 1 meiosis.
The microspore undergoes 1st mitosis to produce 2 cells,i.e, larger vegetative cell and smaller generative cell.
The generative cell undergoes 2nd mitosis to produce 2 male gametes.

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