Q. In gymnosperms the reduced gametophyte is called

A) Endospore
B) Pollen grain
C) Ovule
D) Aplanospore
Explanation

Pollen grain. In gymnosperm, microspores develop into a male gametophytic generation, which is highly reduced and is confined to only a limited number of cell. This reduced gametophyte is called a pollen grain. Its development takes place in microsporangia

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