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Development of Male Gametophyte

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Which cell of male gametophyte produces male gamete?

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The microspores develop into male gametophytes that are released as pollen, which is the male gamete.
On contrary, the megasporangium contains megaspore mother cells, which divide by meiosis to produce haploid megaspores.

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