Male gametophyte (mature pollen grain) of Pinus is found to be
A
10 celled
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B
6 celled
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C
4 celled
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D
2 celled
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Solution
The correct option is B 4 celled In Pinus microspore or pollen grain consists of two prothallial cells and one antheridial cell. The prothallial cells represent the vegetative tissue of the male gametophyte and antheridial cell divides to form a small generative cell and a large tube cells.