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Developing pollen is nourished by

A)  tapetum          

B)  endothecium

C)  epidermis         

D)  middle layer

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

 Developing pollen is nourished by the inner most layer of anther lobe, called tapetum. The cells of this layer are multinucleate or possess a polyploid nucleus. The outer most layer of anther lobe is epidermis, fibrous layer is endothecium. Tapetum    is composed of parenchyma cells.