NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm and generally have more than one nucleus.
Reason (R) : Presence of more than one nucleus in the tapetum increases the efficiency of nourishing the developing microspore mother cells.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- AA is true but is false
- Bis false but is true
- CBoth and are true and is the correct explanation of
- DBoth and are true but is NOT the correct explanation of
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Correct answer: C
Both statements are correct, and the multinucleate condition of tapetal cells (R) directly explains why they have dense cytoplasm and multiple nuclei (A)—it boosts their synthetic and secretory activity to nourish microspores.
Answer: Option C
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