Question
How many theca are present in each lobe of a typical bilobed angiosperm anther ?
NEET
Botany
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
2026
NEET 2026 (Re-NEET)
NEET Botany Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. 12
- B. 2
- C. 6
- D. 8
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.
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