NEETBotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
What type of cells occupies the center of each microsporangium when the anther is young?
Options
- ATapetal cells
- BSporogenous tissue
- CEpidermal cells
- DEndothecial cells
Correct answer
B. Sporogenous tissue
Step-by-step solution
The microsporangia develop further and become pollen sacs. They extend longitudinally all through the length of an anther and are packed with pollen grains. Structure of microsporangium: In a transverse section, a typical microsporangium appears near circular in outline. It is generally surrounded by four wall layers the 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 laye