Question

After being released from the anther, the pollen grain divides into two unequal cells. These cells are named ____________.

Options

• Two male gametes

• Vegetative cell and Generative cell

• Tube cell and Egg cell

• Synergid and Antipodal cell

Answer 1

After being released from the anther, the pollen grain divides into two unequal cells. These cells are named vegetative cell and generative cell.

Explanation:

The first mitotic division of the pollen grain results in a larger vegetative (tube) cell and a smaller generative cell.