The Difference between Pollen and Sperm
Pollen is often described as 'plant sperm', but it has some important differences! Like sperm, pollen contains one DNA set from its parent, but unlike sperm, pollen itself is actually its own separate living plant made of multiple cells that, under the right conditions, can live for months, depending on the species.
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