(D) The Assertion is incorrect because Pollen Mother Cells $(PMCs)$ are diploid $(2n)$ sporophytic cells,not gametophytic cells. The gametophytic phas

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(D) The Assertion is incorrect because Pollen Mother Cells $(PMCs)$ are diploid $(2n)$ sporophytic cells,not gametophytic cells. The gametophytic phase begins with the microspores.The Reason is also incorrect because each $PMC$ undergoes meiosis to produce $4$ haploid microspores (pollens),not $2$.

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Assertion : Pollen mother cells $(PMCs)$ are the first male gametophytic cells.
Reason : Each $PMC$ gives rise to two pollens.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.