Question

Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Sporogenous tissue is haploid.
b) The hard outer layer of pollen is called intine.
c) Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen.
d) Microspores are produced by endothecium.

Answer 1

Answer:

this question answer is c

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Answer 2

The correct answer is as follows :-

c) Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen.

Extra Information :-

• A microsporangium has a nearly circular outline in a transverse section.

• The microsporangium is surrounded by four wall layers.

• The four wall layers that surround the microsporangium are the epidermis, the endothecium, the middle layers and the tapetum.

• The outer three layers, namely- the epidermis, the endothecium and the middle layers provide protection and help in the dehiscence of anther.

• The tapetum, the innermost wall layer helps by providing nourishment to the developing pollen grains.