CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    The following is the diagram of TS of anther. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C.

    A)  A - Connective, B - Endothecium,C - Pollen grain

    B)  A - Endothecium, B - Connective, C - Pollen grain

    C)  A - Pollen grain, B - Connective, C - Endothecium

    D)  A - Endothecium, B - Pollen grain, C - Connective

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Pollen grains which contribute the male gametes are formed within an anther. A typical anther is tetrasporangiate. It has a column of sterile tissues called connective. Mature anther wall comprises of epidermis followed by endothecium, 2 or 3 middle layer and single layered tapetum.


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