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Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of

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Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of

a

Vegetative cell

b

Generative cell

c

Microspore mother cell

d

Megaspore mother cell

✓ Correct answer: b)

Generative cell

Explanation

A mature pollen grain contains:

  • Vegetative cell (tube cell)
  • Generative cell

The generative cell divides mitotically to produce two male gametes (sperm cells).

  • Vegetative cell → Forms the pollen tube
  • Generative cell → Forms two male gametes

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