Polygonum type of embryo sac/female gametophyte of angiosperms is
A. 7-celled, 7-nucleate
B. 7-celled, 8-nucleate
C. 8-celled, 7-nucleate
D. 8-celled, 8-nucleate
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Polygonum type of embryo sac/female gametophyte of angiosperms is 7-celled, 8-nucleate.The mitotic division (reduction division) of the mother megaspore gives rise to female gametophytes. The megaspore divides mitotically thrice to form firstly 2 then 4 and out of these 4 forms 8 nucleate embryo sacs. The process of formation of the 7-celled, 8-nucleate nature of female gametophyte.

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