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If there are 4 microspore mother cells in an anther, what will be number of pollen grains?

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16
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12
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8
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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 16
Each microspore mother cell (or sporogenous tissue) will give rise to 4 pollen grains. Hence, 4 × 4 = 16 pollen grains will be given by 4 microspore mother cells in an anther.

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