KCET2026BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Choose the correct sequence of wall layers in a microsporangium of an angiosperm.
Options
- AEpidermis, Middle layer, Endothecium, Tapetum
- BEpidermis, Endothecium, Middle layer, Tapetum
- CEpidermis, Tapetum, Middle layer, Endothecium
- DEpidermis, Middle layer, Tapetum, Endothecium
Correct answer
B. Epidermis, Endothecium, Middle layer, Tapetum
Step-by-step solution
A typical microsporangium is generally surrounded by four wall layers. From the outermost to the innermost, the sequence is: 1. Epidermis: The outermost protective layer. 2. Endothecium: The layer just below the epidermis, which helps in dehiscence of the anther. 3. Middle layers: One to three layers of cells that are ephemeral and lie between the endothecium and tapetum. 4. Tapetum: The innermost layer that nourishes the developing pollen grains. Thus, the correct sequence is Epidermis, Endothecium, Middle layer,