Q38 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Botany

Which one of the following statements is not true?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther
  • B
    Exine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin
  • C
    Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies
  • D
    Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used in the crop breeding programmes

Solution

It is the final function of the anther that causes the release of pollen grains. A stomium is the opening in an anther usually between lip cells through which dehiscence occurs. Dehiscence of anther occurs due to stomium cells of endothecium

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

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