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O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/M/J/19
Question 33 from 5090/12/M/J/19

Explanation

Pollen tube entry triggers male gamete release in angiosperm fertilization

Steps:

  • Pollen grain germinates on stigma, forming pollen tube.
  • Pollen tube extends through style toward ovary.
  • Pollen tube penetrates ovule via micropyle.
  • Male gametes exit tube inside ovule for fertilization.

Why B is correct:

  • In angiosperms, pollen tube delivers sperm cells directly into the ovule, where double fertilization occurs, as defined by the process entering through the micropyle.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A. Ovary: Pollen tube passes through ovary to reach ovule; release happens inside ovule, not ovary.
  • C. Stigma: Pollen tube originates from stigma; no entry or release there.
  • D. Style: Pollen tube grows through style but male gametes release only after ovule entry.

Final answer: B

Topic: Sexual reproduction in plants

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