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A typical mature dicot pollen grain shed from the anther is usually at which stage?

Answer: 2-celled.

  • A 1-celled
  • B 2-celled
  • C 4-celled
  • D 8-celled

Correct answer: B. 2-celled

Explanation: In over 60 percent of angiosperms pollen is shed at the 2-celled stage, containing a vegetative cell and a generative cell.

Concept context

Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development - the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.

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