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In gymnosperms, the pollen chamber represents

Updated On: Jun 27, 2024
  • a cavity in the ovule in which pollen grains are stored after pollination
  • an opening in the megagametophyte through which the pollen tube approaches the egg
  • the microsporangium in which pollen grains develop
  • a cell in the pollen grain in which the sperms are formed.
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The Correct Option is A

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In gymnosperms,the pollen chamber is cavity in the ovule in which pollen grains are stored after pollination. Within the pollen chamber, the generative cell nucleus divides to form two gametic nuclei and the tube cell elongates to form the pollen tube. The pollen tube penetrates the female gametophyte and the gametic nuclei (also known as sperm nuclei) pass through the tube. One of them unites with an oosphere (the female gamete) and forms the zygote (2n). Hence, option B is correct.
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  • They secure their food in the form of starch-like algae.
  • They have an inelastic wall around their cell known as a cell wall comprised of cellulose.
  • There is an absence of the nervous system and excretory system.
  • Reproduction is entirely dependent on air, insects and water. Asexual and vegetative method of reproduction is noticed or detected.
  • The non-photosynthetic plants acquire their food through parasitism, i.e through their host like Indian pipe.

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