Q11 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Botany

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    Hard outer layer of pollen is called intine
  • B
    Sporogenous tissue is haploid
  • C
    Endothelium produces the microspores
  • Correct answer
    D
    Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen

Solution

Tapetum is innermost nutritive structure of anther wall which nourishes the developing pollen grain.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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