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Introduction to Angiosperms

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Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of

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Microspore mother cell

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Generative cell

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Microspore

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Vegetative cell

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Solution

The correct option is B
Generative cell

The generative cell divides mitotically to give rise to two male gametes.

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