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Structure of Microsporangium

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Microsporangia or i in anther contains microspores that develop into ii___.

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i-pollen grains, ii-pollen sacs

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i-pollen sacs, ii-male gametophytes

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i-embryo sac, ii-pollen grains

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i-male gametophytes, ii-embryo sacs

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The correct option is B i-pollen sacs, ii-male gametophytes
Microsporangia is a sac-like structure that bears microspores in plants. Microsporangia is also called pollen sac while microspores develop into pollen grains (male gametophytes).

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