Meiosis takes place in
- gemmule
- megaspore
- meiocyte
- conidia.
Answer
(3) meiocyte
Solution
As per NCERT, in sexually reproducing diploid organisms, specialised cells called meiocytes (gamete mother cells) undergo meiosis to form haploid gametes or spores.
⇒ A megaspore is itself a product of meiosis (of the megaspore mother cell); gemmules and conidia are asexual structures formed by mitosis.
∴ Meiosis takes place in the meiocyte.
Answer: (3)