WAEC Biology 2021 Question 20

Question 20

Reproduction in Plants

How many gametes are produced in the pollen grain of a flowering plant before fertilization?

  1. A.One
  2. B.Two
  3. C.Three
  4. D.Four
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Two)

Explanation

The generative nucleus divides to give two male gametes: one fuses with the egg, the other with the polar nuclei (double fertilisation).