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Development of Male Gametophyte

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The male gametophyte of an angiosperm consists of

A

An anther

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A sac containing eight haploid nuclei

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C

A microspore

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A germinated pollen grain

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Solution

The correct option is C A microspore
The male gametophyte of an angiosperm contains a microspore which has two haploid nuclei in it.

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