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In angiosperms, microsporogenesis and megasporogeneis

A

occur in anther

B

form gametes without further divisions

C

involve meiosis

D

occur in ovule

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Microsporogenesis and Megasporogenesis:** - Microsporogenesis is the process by which microspores (pollen grains) are formed from microspore mother cells (microsporocytes) in the anthers of flowers. - Megasporogenesis is the process by which megaspores are formed from megaspore mother cells (megasporocytes) in the ovules of flowers. 2. **Location of Processes:** - Microsporogenesis occurs in the **anther** of the stamen. - Megasporogenesis occurs in the **ovule** of the ovary. 3. **Cell Division Type:** - Both processes involve **meiosis**. - In microsporogenesis, the microspore mother cells undergo meiosis to produce four haploid microspores. - In megasporogenesis, the megaspore mother cells also undergo meiosis to produce four haploid megaspores, but typically only one of these survives to develop into the female gametophyte. 4. **Formation of Gametes:** - The microspores produced in microsporogenesis will develop into pollen grains, which are the male gametes. - The megaspores produced in megasporogenesis will develop into the female gametophyte (embryo sac), which contains the egg cell. 5. **Conclusion:** - The correct answer to the question regarding microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis in angiosperms is that both processes involve meiosis. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **C: involve meiosis**.
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