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Question
Differentiate the following.
Pollen and Nectar
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Pollen | Nectar |
| 1. | Pollen is a fine to a coarse powdery substance comprising pollen grains which are male microgametophytes of seed plants, which produce male gametes | It is a sweet viscous secretion secreted by the flower of plants. |
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