Question

Study the following diagram of Transverse Section of a young anther of an angiosperm:
\textit{(Refer to the provided diagram)}
Select the option where parts ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ are correctly identified.

• 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.

Hint:

The anther structure includes layers: epidermis, endothecium, middle layer, tapetum, and pollen grains inside pollen sacs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The labeled structures in the transverse section of a young anther are: \(A\): Connective – The central tissue connecting the two anther lobes. \(B\): Endothecium – The outermost layer of the anther wall, involved in pollen release. \(C\): Pollen grain – The microspores that develop into male gametophytes.