Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Monothecous condition of stamens, i.e., presence of a single anther lobe is a characteristic of Family
A
Cucurbitaceae
B
Malvaceae
C
Asteraceae
D
Brassicaceae
Answer
Malvaceae
Explanation
Solution
The anthers which contain only one anther lobe are called monothecous anthers. Monothecous anthers are bisporangiate (contain two pollen sacs), as in Family Malvaceae.