How are the female gametes of gymnosperms formed, Biology

Assignment Help:

Q. How are the female gametes of gymnosperms formed? What is the relationship between this process and the concept of alternation of generations?

In the female strobiles (cones) there are megasporophylls (fertile leaves of the strobile) that restrain megasporangia. In the megasporangium the spore mother cell undergoes meiosis generating four haploid cells of which three revert and one gives birth to the functional megaspore. The functional megaspore by several mitosis forms the female gametophyte that restrain the oospheres (female gametes) of the plant. The female gametophyte is located within the megasporangium that has the micropyle, a tiny opening, all through which the pollen tube enters.

The procedure is related to the diplobiontic life cycle (alternation of generations) since the efficient megaspore generates the haploid stage of the plant (the female gametophyte).


Related Discussions:- How are the female gametes of gymnosperms formed

Determination of limb polarities, Determination of Limb Polarities The...

Determination of Limb Polarities The limb pattern is characterized by three axes (or polarities) as displayed in diagram:  (1) The direction from the shoulder (or hip) to t

Define transverse section of body of male ascaris, Define Transverse sectio...

Define Transverse section of body of male Ascaris? 1. Body wall consists of the following: (a) Cuticle is the outermost layer. It is a thick, tough, elastic membrane

What is phenotypical proportion, Considering hybridization in a given trait...

Considering hybridization in a given trait like the color of the hair of a mammalian species (white/black) conditioned by a pair of different alleles under complete dominance (blac

Deficiency diseases-copper deficiency, Deficiency of vitamin -A (hypovitami...

Deficiency of vitamin -A (hypovitaminosis-A) Vitamin A deficiency develops due to insufficient supply of the vitamin or its defective absorption from alimentary tract. The defi

Describe the term - intellectual processes scales, Describe the term - Inte...

Describe the term - Intellectual Processes scales The 269 items are divided into 11 content scales, each of which may be administered individually. Since these scales contain v

Explain phytoestrogens, Phytoestrogens:- A group of compounds considere...

Phytoestrogens:- A group of compounds considered to offer protection against cancer.

Explain red anthocyanin pigments, Explain Red anthocyanin pigments Red ...

Explain Red anthocyanin pigments Red anthocyanin pigments from miracle fruit were isolated and tested in carbonated beverages, in combination with the organic acids. Pigments d

Explain carbohydrates requirement during thyphoid, Explain carbohydrates re...

Explain carbohydrates requirement during thyphoid Carbohydrates: Carbohydrate intake should be liberal. This can be attributed  to: 1.  Repletion of glycogen stores. 2.

Long-day plants (ldp) - plant responses to light-dark cycles, Long-Day Plan...

Long-Day Plants (LDP) - Plant Responses to Light-Dark Cycles The definition of this is exactly opposite to short-day plant. That is those plants which flower when given more t

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd