Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The following is the diagram of TS of anther. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C.

BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • 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
Solution:
2850 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: A-Connective, B-Endothecium, C-Pollen grain
The typical anther is tetrasporangiate. It has column of sterile tissue called connective tissue. Mature anther is comprised of an epidermis followed by endothecium, 2 or 3 middle layer and single layered tapetum (inner most).

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.