In a flower, if the megaspore mother cell forms megaspores without undergoing meiosis and if one of the megaspores develops into an embryo sac, its nuclei would be

Options

A. Haploid
B. Diploid
C. A few haploid and a few diploid
D. With varying ploidy

Answer

B

Explanation

In some species, the diploid egg cell is formed without reduction division and develops into an embryo without fertilization. It is an a sexual reproduction which occurs in the absence of pollinators or in extreme environments. In some species like citrus plants, nuclear cells surrounding the embryo sac, Start dividing and develop info embryos. It occurs, in the megaspore. mother cell without undergoing, meiosis and produces diploid embryo sac through mitotic divisions. It helps in the preservation of desirable characters, for indefinite period. Thus, it can be concluded that apomictic species produce diploid cells: Haploid cells will be formed during sexual reproduction when cell will undergo meiosis.