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If embryo sac in angiosperm represents female gametophyte then which one of the following represents male gametophyte?
A
Megasporangium
B
Microsporangium
C
Pollen grains
D
Nucellus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The highly reduced male gametophyte of angiosperm plants is a two-or three-celled pollen grain. Its task is the production of two male gametes and their transport to the female gametophyte, the embryo sac, where double fertilization takes place.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Female gametophyte of angiosperm is represented by embryo sac.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pollen is the first cell of male gametophyte while ovule represents female gametophyte. Development of male and female gametophytes takes place in anther and ovary, respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Embryo sac represents megagametophyte.

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