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Cell Cycle And Cell Division

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Meiosis takes place in

  • Meiocyte

  • Conidia

  • Gemmule

  • Megaspore

Solution

A.

Meiocyte

In diploid organisms, specialised cells called meiocytes(gamete mother cell) undergo meiosis. Conidia and gemmules are asexual reproductive structures found in penicillium and sponge respectively. Megaspores are female gametes in plants, which undergo sexual reproduction.

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