Question:
Differentiate between microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis. Which type of cell division occurs during these events? Name the structures formed at the end of these two events.
Answer:
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Microsporogenesis |
Megasporogenesis |
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In this process, microspores form from the microspore mother cell |
In this process, megaspores form from the megaspore mother cell. |
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It occurs inside the pollen sacs of the anthers. |
It occurs in the nucellus part of the ovule. |
In both events, meiosis cell division occurs.
The structure formed at the end of microsporogenesis is pollen grain in male gametophyte, whereas the structure formed at the end of megasporogenesis is embryo sac in female gametophyte.
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