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What is the function of the filament in a stamen?
What is the function of the filament in a stamen?
- To attach the stamen to the thalamus (correct)
- To protect the anther from damage
- To support the anther
- To produce pollen grains
What is the characteristic shape of a typical angiosperm anther?
What is the characteristic shape of a typical angiosperm anther?
- Bilobed (correct)
- Circular
- Trilobed
- Tetragonal
What is the function of the microsporangia in the anther?
What is the function of the microsporangia in the anther?
- To produce the filament
- To attach the anther to the thalamus
- To develop into pollen sacs (correct)
- To protect the pollen grains
What is the shape of a microsporangium in a transverse section?
What is the shape of a microsporangium in a transverse section?
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What is the number of microsporangia in an anther?
What is the number of microsporangia in an anther?
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What is the significance of observing stamens from different species under a dissecting microscope?
What is the significance of observing stamens from different species under a dissecting microscope?
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