Question

multiple choice question
microspores are produced by ______.
diploid microspore mother cells that undergo meiosis
haploid microspore mother cells that undergo mitosis
diploid microspore mother cells that undergo mitosis
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Explanation:

In plants, microspores are produced from diploid microspore - mother cells through the process of meiosis. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in haploid microspores. Mitosis does not change the chromosome number and haploid microspore - mother cells do not exist in the context of microspore production.

Answer:

diploid microspore mother cells that undergo meiosis