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How many mitotic divisions take place during the formation of a female gametophyte from a functional megaspore?
How many mitotic divisions take place during the formation of a female gametophyte from a functional megaspore?
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The female gametophyte requires three mitotic divisions to form the 8-nucleate embryo sac.
Updated On: Nov 10, 2025
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- Two
- Three
- Four
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In angiosperms, the female gametophyte (embryo sac) develops from a functional megaspore through three mitotic divisions. The megaspore divides to form 2 nuclei, then 4, and finally 8 nuclei, resulting in a 7-celled, 8-nucleate embryo sac.
Answer: Three.
Answer: Three.
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