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What is the name of the slender stalk part of a typical stamen?
What is the name of the slender stalk part of a typical stamen?
- Thalamus
- Anther
- Petal
- Filament (correct)
In a typical angiosperm anther, what term describes the characteristic of having two theca in each lobe?
In a typical angiosperm anther, what term describes the characteristic of having two theca in each lobe?
- Microsporangium
- Dithecous (correct)
- Transverse
- Bilobed
How many microsporangia are located at the corners of a four-sided anther?
How many microsporangia are located at the corners of a four-sided anther?
- Eight
- Two
- Four (correct)
- Six
Which microscope is recommended for a careful observation of a stamen to elucidate shape and attachment of anthers?
Which microscope is recommended for a careful observation of a stamen to elucidate shape and attachment of anthers?
What structure develops further to become pollen sacs in an anther?
What structure develops further to become pollen sacs in an anther?
What is the function of the tapetum in an anther?
What is the function of the tapetum in an anther?
Which wall layer of the microsporangium aids in the dehiscence of the anther?
Which wall layer of the microsporangium aids in the dehiscence of the anther?
How does tapetal cells becoming bi-nucleate contribute to pollen development?
How does tapetal cells becoming bi-nucleate contribute to pollen development?
At what stage do cells of the sporogenous tissue undergo meiotic divisions to form microspore tetrads?
At what stage do cells of the sporogenous tissue undergo meiotic divisions to form microspore tetrads?
What is the ploidy of cells in a microspore tetrad?
What is the ploidy of cells in a microspore tetrad?
