NEET2026BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
How many theca are present in each lobe of a typical bilobed angiosperm anther ?
Options
- A12
- B2
- C6
- D8
Correct answer
B. 2
Step-by-step solution
A typical angiosperm anther is bilobed, meaning it consists of two lobes. Each lobe contains two theca, which makes the anther dithecous. Therefore, there are 2 theca present in each lobe of a typical bilobed angiosperm anther.