Which of the following statements is incorrect about generative cell?

Options

A. Generative cell is small in size
B. Floats in the cytoplasm of the vegetative cell
C. It is spherical in shape
D. Contains dense cytoplasm and a nucleus

Answer

To determine which statement is incorrect about generative cells, let's analyze each statement step by step:

1. **Generative cells are small in size.**
- This statement is **correct**. Generative cells are indeed smaller than vegetative cells in pollen grains.

2. **Generative cells float in the cytoplasm of the vegetative cell.**
- This statement is also **correct**. Generative cells are found within the cytoplasm of the vegetative cell, where they are nourished.

3. **Generative cells are spherical in shape.**
- This statement is **correct**. Generative cells typically have a spherical shape.

4. **Generative cells contain dense cytoplasm and nucleus.**
- This statement is **incorrect**. Generative cells do not contain dense cytoplasm; instead, they are primarily found within the vegetative cell, which has the dense cytoplasm. The generative cell's cytoplasm is limited, and its main function is to produce male gametes.

Based on the analysis, the incorrect statement about generative cells is that they "contain dense cytoplasm and nucleus."