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Assertion. A pollen grain of angiosperm is considered as the male gametophyte .
Reason. All the nuclei of the pollen grain produce male gametes.

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that a pollen grain of angiosperms is considered a male gametophyte. - In angiosperms (flowering plants), pollen grains are indeed the male gametophytes, which means they are the structures that carry the male gametes (sperm cells). 2. **Understanding the Reason:** - The reason provided is that all the nuclei of the pollen grain produce male gametes. - However, this statement is not entirely accurate. While pollen grains do produce male gametes, not all nuclei in the pollen grain are responsible for this. 3. **Structure of Pollen Grain:** - A pollen grain consists of two main cells: the vegetative cell and the generative cell. - The vegetative cell does not produce male gametes; it is responsible for the growth of the pollen tube. - The generative cell divides to form two male gametes. 4. **Evaluating the Statements:** - The assertion is true because pollen grains are indeed male gametophytes. - The reason is false because not all nuclei in the pollen grain produce male gametes; only the generative cell does. 5. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the correct evaluation of the assertion and reason is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false. **Final Answer:** - The assertion is true, and the reason is false. ---
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