The Function of the Pollen Tube Is to

question 57

Multiple Choice

The function of the pollen tube is to

• A) eject pollen from the microsporangium.
• B) direct pollen to the megasporangium.
• C) digest the sporophyte tissue as it elongates toward the female gametophyte.
• D) produce pollen.
• E) attract animals to the plant to spread the pollen.

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