In angiosperms, the functional megaspore undergoes mitotic divisions to form the embryo sac, which typically contains: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In angiosperms, the functional megaspore undergoes mitotic divisions to form the embryo sac, which typically contains:
A. 7 cells, 8 nuclei
B. 7 cells, 7 nuclei
C. 8 cells, 8 nuclei
D. 4 cells, 4 nuclei
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The female gametophyte (embryo sac) in angiosperms is typically monosporic (develops from one functional megaspore). The megaspore undergoes three successive mitotic divisions to form an 8-nucleate, 7-celled structure. This includes 3 antipodal cells, 2 synergids, 1 egg cell, and 1 central cell containing 2 polar nuclei. Exam tip: Remember '8 nuclei, 7 cells' because the central cell has 2 nuclei but is 1 cell.

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