Question

How many male gametes can be produced by 4 pollen mother cell?

Answer 1

4 pollen grains produce 8 sperms

Answer 2

Answer:

A pollen mother cell produces 4 male gametes. So, 4 poleen mother cells would produce 4×4 = 16.

Explanation:

Microsporogenesis is the process in the anther that involves the meiotic division of pollen mother cells, each of which produces four microspores. A pollen mother cell undergoes meiosis to form a set of four microspores during the process of male gamete formation. Mitosis is then used to form micro gametophytes or pollen grains from these microspores. It consists of only three cells at maturity: two non-motile sperm cells and the tube cell. Each pollen grain is encased in a thick protective sporopollenin wall that dries to a desiccated state for dispersal. Many species' microgametophytes mature only after pollen germination.

As a result, a pollen mother cell produces four gametes.

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