The correct sequence of events in the formation of a mature female gametophyte (embryo…

Biology · NEET · NTA ExamsSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

The correct sequence of events in the formation of a mature female gametophyte (embryo sac) in a flowering plant is:

I. Formation of a linear tetrad of megaspores.

II. Mitotic divisions of the functional megaspore nucleus.

III. Differentiation of a single megaspore mother cell (MMC).

IV. Meiotic division of the MMC.

V. Cellular organisation to form a 7-celled, 8-nucleate embryo sac.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. IV → III → I → II → V
  2. III → I → IV → II → V
  3. III → IV → I → II → V
  4. I → III → IV → II → V

Answer

(C) III → IV → I → II → V

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