Asked by Melissa Thompson on May 01, 2024
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In the megaspore, three rounds of mitosis with no cytoplasmic division result in a single cell with ____ haploid nuclei.
A) three
B) four
C) six
D) eight
E) twelve
Cytoplasmic Division
This refers to the process during cell division where the cytoplasm of a single eukaryotic cell is divided into two daughter cells.
Megaspore
A large spore that develops into a female gametophyte in plant species that have alternation of generations, like ferns and flowering plants.
Haploid Nuclei
Nuclei containing a single set of chromosomes, typical of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.
- Comprehend the stages and process involved in the development of the embryo sac in plants.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the megaspore, three rounds of mitosis without cytoplasmic division would result in 2^3 = 8 haploid nuclei, as each round of mitosis doubles the number of nuclei.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the stages and process involved in the development of the embryo sac in plants.