Question

Versatile anthers occur in [CPMT 1989]
A) Helianthus annus
B) Oryza sativa
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Hibiscus esculentus

Answer 1

Solanum tuberosum....

Answer 2

Versatile anthers occurs in Oryza Sativa.

• Versatile anther means nothing but a filament, it is attached to the back of the another at a certain point.

• The anther can swing freely at that point. For example grass, rice, etc.

• Oryza sativa is a scientific name of Rice. Generally, it is a grass related to the family Poaceae.

• Members of the Poaceae family have versatile anthers.

• Versatile anthers are forming a T-shaped structure this will makes the anther more strong and able to stand straight.