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The pollen grain is...

The pollen grain is

A

An immature male gametophyte

B

A mature male gametophyte

C

Partially developed male gametophyte

D

Last stage of male gametophyte

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The correct Answer is:
C

Pollen grain is partially developed male gametophyte and it becomes a mature male gametophyte when the generative cell divides by mitosis to form two sperm cells, in most species this process occurs after the pollen grain lands on the stigma of a carpel and pollen tube begins to form.
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