Where Does Meiosis Occur in Flowering Plants

Question

Where does meiosis occur in flowering plants?
A)megasporocyte
B)microsporocyte
C)endosperm
D)pollen tube
E)megasporocyte and microsporocyte

Accepted Answer

Meiosis occurs in both megasporocytes and microsporocytes in flowering plants. Megasporocytes undergo meiosis to form megaspores, which give rise to the female gametophyte, and microsporocytes undergo meiosis to form microspores, which develop into pollen grains. Therefore, the correct answer is E, as both options are involved in meiosis in flowering plants.