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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

What is contained within pollen grains that is essential for sexual reproduction?
Options
A Female ovules
B Zygotes
C Male gametes
Correct Answer
D Endosperm
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pollen grains are the male gametophytes and contain the male gametes (sperm). Zygotes only form after the gametes from the pollen unite with the female ovule.

Hint

These are the male 'reproductive cells' themselves.

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