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Meiosis is best observed in dividing

A

cells of apical meristem

B

cells of lateral meristem

C

microspores and anther wall

D

microsporocytes

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D
Microsporocytes or microspore mother cells are diploid cells formed from sporogenous cells in the anther. The pollen/microspore mother cells undergo meiosis and form tetrads of microspores or pollen grains. The wall of pollen mother cell degenerates and pollen or microspores separate.
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