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The generative cell of a two-celled pollen divides in the pollen tube but not in a three celled. Give reasons.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Pollen Development**: - Pollen grains develop from microspore mother cells through a process called microsporogenesis. This process results in the formation of a tetrad of pollen grains. 2. **Formation of Two-Celled Pollen**: - Each pollen grain undergoes mitosis to form two types of cells: a vegetative cell and a generative cell. This stage is referred to as the two-celled stage of pollen. ...
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