Question

List the function and characteristic features of tapetum.

Answer 1

Main functions of TAPETUM
1. Transportation of nutrients into anther locule at the time of meiosis in spore mother cells
2. Secretion of enzymes and hormones
3. Secretion of an oily material over outerside of mature pollen
4. Secretion of special proteins for pollen to recognise compatibility

Answer 2

The tapetum is a nutritive cell layer present in the anther of angiosperms.  

Explanation:

Characteristic features of Taptum:

1. Tapetum has specialised structure present between between the sporangenous tissue and the anther wall in angiosperms.
2. Tapetum is the innermost layer of the microsporangium wall.
3. The cells present in the tapetum are multinucleated and enlarged that stores food.

Function of tapetum:

1. Tapetum is a vital layer that proved nourishment and helps in the development of pollen grains.
2. It also act as a precusror for the pollen coat.

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