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Meiosis occurs in Tomato in

A

Pollen sac and ovule

B

Microspore and megaspore mother cells

C

Both A and B

D

Zygote

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Meiosis**: Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs). In flowering plants, meiosis is essential for the production of male and female gametes. 2. **Identifying the Structures**: In tomatoes, which are dicots, the male gametophyte is produced in the pollen sacs, while the female gametophyte is produced in the ovules. 3. **Male Gametophyte Formation**: The male gametophyte, known as the pollen grain, is formed from the microspore mother cells through meiosis. Therefore, meiosis occurs in the pollen sacs where these microspore mother cells are located. 4. **Female Gametophyte Formation**: The female gametophyte, called the embryo sac, is formed from the megaspore mother cells through meiosis. This process occurs in the ovules of the ovary. 5. **Conclusion**: Since meiosis occurs in both the microspore mother cells (in pollen sacs) and the megaspore mother cells (in ovules), the correct answer to the question is that meiosis occurs in both structures. 6. **Final Answer**: The correct option is **both A and B** (pollen sac and ovules, microspore and megaspore mother cells).
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