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From 100 microspore mother cells in an anther, how many pollen grains will be produced?

A100
B25
C800
D400 (each MMC → 4 microspores via meiosis → 4 pollen grains)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 400 (each MMC → 4 microspores via meiosis → 4 pollen grains)
Each MMC undergoes meiosis → tetrad of 4 microspores → 4 pollen grains. **So 100 MMCs × 4 = 400 pollen grains.**
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