Question
Biology Question on Pre-Fertilisation: Structures And Events
The innermost wall layer of microsporangium nourishing the developing pollen grains is known as
A
endodermis
B
endothecium
C
tapetum
D
sporogenous tissue
Answer
tapetum
Explanation
Solution
Tapetum is the inner most layer of anther (microsporangium) wall and is generally comprised only a single layer of nutritive cells. It provides nourishment to the developing pollen grains.