List-I (Structures) | List-II (Functions) |
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(A) Filiform apparatus | (III) Guides pollen tube into the synergid |
(B) Tapetum | (IV) Nourishes the pollen grain |
(C) Exine | (I) Made up of sporopollenin |
(D) Funicle | (II) Attachment of ovule to the placenta |
To solve this problem, we need to match each structure in List-I with its corresponding function from List-II based on biological knowledge:
1. Filiform apparatus guides the pollen tube into the synergid. Therefore,
(A) Filiform apparatus → (III) Guides pollen tube into the synergid.
2. Tapetum provides nourishment to the pollen grains during their development. Therefore,
(B) Tapetum → (IV) Nourishes the pollen grain.
3. Exine is the outer layer of pollen grains, known for being composed of the tough substance sporopollenin. Therefore,
(C) Exine → (I) Made up of sporopollenin.
4. Funicle is the stalk that connects the ovule to the placenta in the ovary. Therefore,
(D) Funicle → (II) Attachment of ovule to the placenta.
Comparing these matches with the options provided:
Correct option: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(A) Filiform apparatus
The filiform apparatus is a structure in the synergids of the embryo sac. Its function is to guide the pollen tube into the synergid. Matching Function: (III) Guides pollen tube into the synergid.
(B) Tapetum
The tapetum is a layer of cells in the anther that nourishes the developing pollen grains. Matching Function: (IV) Nourishes the pollen grain.
(C) Exine
The exine is the outermost layer of the pollen grain, made up of sporopollenin, which is a highly resistant material. Matching Function: (I) Made up of sporopollenin.
(D) Funicle
The funicle is the stalk that attaches the ovule to the placenta in the ovary. Matching Function: (II) Attachment of ovule to the placenta.
Conclusion
Based on the explanations above, the correct matching is:
Therefore, the correct answer is (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).