Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Sporogenous tissue is haploid.

(b) Endothecium produces the microspores.

(c) Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen.

(d) Hard outer layer of pollen is called intine.

Solution :

Correct option : C The tapetum which is present along with the embryo to provide nourishment for the growing embryo. It is found in sporangium, particularly within the anther of flowering plants. It is important for the development of pollen grains. The cells are usually bigger and normally have more than one nucleus per cell.
Sporogenous tissues are diploid in nature.
Endothecium – secretes materials essential for the proper maturation of the pollen grains.
Intine is the inner layer; outer tough layer of pollen is called as exine.