Question

Consider the following statements with respect to flowering plants
(a) The pollen grains represent the male gametes
(b) The functional megaspore develops into the embryo sac represent the female gamete
(c) Transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of different plant is known as xenogamy
(d) Transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is known as geitonogamy
Of the above statements

• A. (a) and (b) alone are correct
• B. (a) and (c) alone are correct
• C. (a) and (d) alone are correct
• D. (b) and (c) alone are correct
• E. (c) and (d) alone are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

A pollen grain represents the male gametophyte. It has two cells, the generative cell and vegetative cell. The generative cell divides mitotically and gives rise to two male gametes before pollen grains are shed. Egg cell present in embryo sac is the female gamete that fuses with one male gamete to form zygote.