In gymnosperms, the megaspore mother cell undergoes meiosis to produce four megaspores. How many usually remain functional?
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Correct answer: One
Similar to many seed plants, only one of the four megaspores produced by meiosis survives to become the functional megaspore. This cell then develops into the female gametophyte.
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