MCQs
1. Microsporogenesis is the process of formation of microspores from:
A. Megaspore mother cell
B. Pollen mother cell
C. Embryo sac
D. Ovule
2. During microsporogenesis, sporogenous tissue undergoes:
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary fission
D. Budding
3. The cells produced after meiosis in microsporogenesis are:
A. Diploid
B. Haploid
C. Triploid
D. Tetraploid
4. A group of four microspores formed after meiosis is called:
A. Dyad
B. Triad
C. Tetrad
D. Cluster
5. Each cell of sporogenous tissue can act as a:
A. Megaspore mother cell
B. Pollen mother cell
C. Ovule
D. Embryo sac
6. Microspores develop into:
A. Seeds
B. Ovules
C. Pollen grains
D. Fruits
7. Microspores separate from the tetrad when:
A. Ovule matures
B. Anther matures and dehydrates
C. Fertilization occurs
D. Pollination occurs
8. Microsporogenesis occurs in:
A. Ovary
B. Stigma
C. Microsporangium of anther
D. Style
9. When the anther opens to release pollen grains, it is called:
A. Germination
B. Dehiscence
C. Pollination
D. Fertilisation
10. Inside each microsporangium, approximately how many pollen grains are formed?
A. Hundreds
B. Thousands
C. Tens
D. Millions