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The microspores, as they are formed, are arranged in a cluster of four cells- the microspore tetrad. As the anthers mature and dehydrate, the microspores dissociate from each other and develop into

A

Pollen grains

B

Female gametophyte

C

Male gametophyte

D

Both A and C

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The microspores, as they are formed, are arranged in a cluster of four cells—the microspore tetrad. As the anthers mature and dehydrate, the microspores disso ciate from each other and develop into pollen grains or male gametophyte.
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