Question:

Embryo sac represents

Updated On: Jul 27, 2022
  • megaspore
  • megagametophyte
  • megasporophyll
  • megagamete.
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Megaspore is the initial cell or beginning of female gametophyte or embryo sac. The nucleus of megaspore undergoes divisions and gives rise to embryo sac or female gametophyte, which is called megagametogenesis. During development, the single nucleus of functional megaspore (of chalazal end) undergoes 3 mitotic divisions to form 8 nuclei. Out of these 8 nuclei, 4 are present at micropylar end and 4 at chalazal end. One nucleus from each group comes in centre to form 2 polar nuclei. Remaining 3 nuclei at micropylar end constitute egg apparatus and remaining 3 nuclei at chalazal end constitute 3 antipodal cells or antipodals. So it is 3 + 2 + 3 arrangement.
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Concepts Used:

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle