Question

In gymnosperms, pollen drop is the

• A. Red drop
• B. Pollens dropped by wind
• C. Secretion of nucellus
• D. Water drops

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Secretion of nucellus

In gymnosperms, pollen drop is the secretion of nucellus. This is formed in the free nuclear stage of gametophyte. Retraction of the pollen drop leads to the deposition of pollen on the pollen chamber leading to their germination. Hence pollen drops facilitate germination. Thus the correct answer is option C.