Pollen Germination Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a material required for the study of pollen germination?

• Sodium chloride

• Glass rod

• Compound microscope

• Fresh mature flower

What is the first step in preparing the pollen germination medium?

• Adding boric acid to the solution

• Placing the solution on a glass slide

• Stirring the solution with a glass rod

• Dissolving sucrose in distilled water

How long should you observe the slide through the microscope?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 5 minutes

What happens to the pollen grain in the nutrient medium?

• It remains unchanged

• It forms a pollen tube

• It dissolves completely

• It changes color

What does the generative cell divide into during pollen germination?

• Two nuclei

• Two vegetative cells

• Two male gametes

• Two pollen tubes