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Which of the following is the male gametophyte in angiosperms?

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Solution

The correct option is D

A male gametophyte is a gamete-producing haploid phase in a plant. In angiosperms, it is the pollen grains that are regarded as gametophytes.

Option (a) depicts a bisexual flower. In angiosperms, the flower is a sexual reproductive organ.

Option (b) depicts a bilobed anther.

Option (c) depicts the transverse section of the anther. It is the site of the production of microspore tetrad. The tetrad further develops into pollen grains.

Option (d) depicts the pollen grain.


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