Question

The mitotic division that takes place in the generative cell of pollen grain results in the formation of ________.

• A. 3 male gametes
• B. 2 male gametes
• C. 2 male gametes and one vegetative cell
• D. one male gamete and one vegetative cell.

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 male gametes

When the pollen grain is mature it contains two cells, the vegetative cell and generative cell. The vegetative cell is larger in size and has an irregularly shaped nucleus.
The generative cell is smaller with dense cytoplasm and a nucleus.

The generative cell divides by mitosis and gives rise to the 2 male gametes.