Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plant Question 41

Question: The microspore tetrad of angiosperm at the time of formation, are surrounded by a callose wall. Breakdown of this wall is brought about by the enzyme callase synthesized by the

Options:

A) Tetrad cytoplasm

B) Ribosome of the tetrad

C) Spore mother cells

D) Cells of tapetum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Tapetum, secrete callase enzyme which dissolves callose substances by which four pollens of pollen tetrad are united, hence separating microspores or pollens of a tetrad.