Question

Statement-1: The innermost layer of microsporangium is tapetum.
Statement-2: Glandular tapetum provides nourishment to developing microspores.

• A. Only statement-1 is correct.
• B. Only statement-2 is correct.
• C. Both statement 1 & 2 is correct.
• D. Both statement 1 & 2 is incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A microsporangium is surrounded by 4 wall layers, named as, epidermis, endothecium, middle layers and the tapetum. The outer three wall layers perform the function of protection and help in dehiscence of anther to release the pollen. The innermost wall layer is the tapetum. It nourishes the developing pollen grains. Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm and generally have more than one nucleus.