Multiple choice

256 microspores will be formed as a result of reduction division in

  1. 64 microspore mother cells

  2. 128 microspore mother cells

  3. 256 microspore mother cells

  4. 512 microspore mother cells

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Each microspore mother cell undergoes meiosis to produce 4 microspores. Therefore, 256 / 4 = 64 microspore mother cells are required.