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How many meiotic divisions should take place to produce 100 pollen grains ?

A

100

B

50

C

25

D

26

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The correct Answer is:
C
Each microspore mother cell or polllen mother cell `(PMC)` on reduction division (meiosis) gives rise to 4 pollen grains. Hence, to form 100 pollen grains, 25 meiotic divisions are required.
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