The generative cell of a 2-celled pollen divides in the pollen tube but not in a 3-celled pollen. Give reasons.

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The generative cell of a 2-celled pollen divides in the pollen tube but not
in a 3-celled pollen. Give reasons.

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answered Dec 7, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 24
selected Feb 24, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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In a 3-celled pollen, the generative cell has already divided and formed 2male gametes. Hence, it will not divide again in the pollen tube. Since ina 2-celled pollen, the generative cell has not divided, it divides in the pollen tube.

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