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In angiosperms the correct sequence of events in formation of female gametophyte in the ovule is
(A) 3 successive free nuclear divisions in functional megaspores.
(B) Degeneration of 3 megaspores.
(C) Meiotic division in megaspore mother cell.
(D) Migration of 3 nuclei towards each pole.
(E) Formation of wall resulting in seven celled embryo sac.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEETNEET 2023 (Manipur)
Options:
  • A $(B),(C),(A),(D),(E)$
  • B $(C),(B),(A),(D),(E)$
  • C $(A),(B),(C),(D),(E)$
  • D $(C), (E), (A), (D), (B)$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $(C),(B),(A),(D),(E)$
In angiosperms the correct sequence of events in formation of female gametophyte in the ovule is
- The megaspore mother cell undergoes meiosis and forms four haploid megaspores.(C)
- One remains functional and three degenerate.(B)
- 3 successive free nuclear divisions in functional megaspore take place.(A)
- Migration of 3 nuclei towards each pole.(D)
- Formation of wall resulting in seven celled embryo sac.(E)
The correct sequence is $(C),(B),(A),(D),(E)$

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