If there are 4 microspore mother cells in an anther, what will be number of pollen grains?
A
16
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B
12
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C
8
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D
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.