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A pollen grain in angiosperm at the time of dehiscence from an anther could be 2-celled or 3-celled. Explain. How are the cells placed within the pollen grain when shed at a 2-celled stage ? 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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  • In the 2-celled stage, the mature pollen grains contain a generative and vegetative cell, whereas in 3-celled stage one vegetative cell and two male gametes are present.
  • The generative cell floats in the cytoplasm of the vegetative cell.
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