| Male gametophytic stage | Female gametophytic stage |
| $(1)$ Formed by mitotic division of microspores. | $(1)$ Formed by mitotic division of megaspores. |
| $(2)$ Pollen tube development occurs. | $(2)$ Embryo sac formation occurs within the ovule. |
| $(3)$ Produces vegetative and generative cells from the pollen nucleus. | $(3)$ Produces an $8$-nucleate and $7$-celled structure (embryo sac) via nuclear divisions. |
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