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What is the function of the two male gametes produced by each pollen grain in angiosperms?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Pollen Grains in Angiosperms:** - In angiosperms (flowering plants), each pollen grain contains two male gametes. These gametes are produced from a generative cell that undergoes mitosis. 2. **Role of Male Gametes:** - The two male gametes produced by each pollen grain play distinct roles during the fertilization process in angiosperms. ...
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