Difference between Pollen grains and Ovule
Difference between Pollen grains and Ovule are in tabular form below –
No. |
Pollen grains |
Ovule |
1. | Microspores which are granular, contains male gametes, useful for fertilisation and each cell contains two male gametes, this is known as Pollen grains. | A plant structure or plant organ of the flowering plant which undergoes fertilisation and forms the seeds of plant, this is known as Ovule. |
Production |
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2. | The production of pollen grain occurs inside the anthers of the stamen. | The production of ovule occurs inside the ovary of the pistil. |
Male/Female reproductive structure |
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3. | This is the male reproductive structure. | This is the female reproductive structure. |
Observed |
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4. | In the plants, pollen grains are observed as the micro-gametophyte. | In the plants, ovule is observed as the mega-gametophyte. |
Fertilization |
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5. | This is destroyed after fertilization. | This develop into seed after fertilization. |
Produces egg/Sperm |
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6. | Pollen grains are present in the anther of stamen and it produces sperm cells. | Ovule is present inside the ovary of pistil and it produces egg cell. |