Question

Differentiate between microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis.

Which type of cell division occurs during these events?

Name the structure formed at the end of these two events.

Answer 1

Microsporogenesis	Megasporogenesis
1. The process of formation of microspores from pollen mother cell through meiosis is called microsporo­genesis.	1. The process of formation of megaspores from megaspore mother cells through meiosis is called megaspore -genesis.
2. Pollen grains are formed at the end of this event. Occurs inside the pollensac of the anther.	2.  Egg is, produced inside the embryo sac at the end of this event.