Multiple choice

With reference to the pollination stage in angiosperms, consider the following statements:

  1. Pollen grains get dehydrated.

  2. Antipodals degenerate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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C Correct answer
Explanation

During pollen maturation and pollination preparation, pollen grains naturally become partially dehydrated, which helps them survive environmental stress. Antipodal cells are ephemeral structures that degenerate after fertilization (or even before it in some species). Both statements are correct.

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