NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following statements is not true?
- APollen grains of many species cause severe allergies.
- BStored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used in the crop breeding programmes.
- CTapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther.
- DExine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin.
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Correct answer: C
Tapetum is important for the nutrition and development of pollen grains, as well as a source of precursors for the pollen coat.
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