NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following statements is correct?
- AEndothecium produces the microspores.
- BTapetum nourishes the developing pollen.
- CHard outer layer of pollen is called intine.
- DSporogenous tissue is haploid.
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Correct answer: B
Sporogenous tissue is always diploid,
endothecium is second layer of anther wall
and perform the function of protection and
help in dehiscence of anther to release the
pollen. Hard outer layer of pollen is called
exine but tapetum always nourishes the
developing pollen.
Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm
and generally have more than one nucleus
(polypoid).
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