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Which of these processes are necessary for the complete development of male gametophyte from pollen mother cell? 

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a

One meiotic division and two mitotic divisions

b

One meiotic division and one mitotic division

c

Two meiotic divisions and one mitotic division

d

Two meiotic divisions and two mitotic divisions

answer is A.

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Microspore mother cell divides via meiosis to produce 4 haploid microspores. Each microspore divides via mitosis to produce one vegetative cell and one generative cell. Each generative cell divides via mitosis to form 2 male gametes. Therefore, for complete development of male gametophyte from pollen grain there is the requirement of one meiosis and two mitosis.

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Which of these processes are necessary for the complete development of male gametophyte from pollen mother cell?