A typical angiosperm anther is:
1. Bilobed and polythecous
2. Unilobed and monothecous
3. Multilobed and monothecous
4. Bilobed and dithecous

Subtopic:  Stamen: Anther | Stamen: Microsporangium |
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Tapetum:

1.  is the outermost layer in the wall of microsporangium
2.  helps in the protection of the pollen grains
3.  helps in dehiscence of anther
4.  has cells that generally have more than one nucleus

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The outer hard layer of the pollen wall is made up of:

1.  Callose, which is easily digested by enzymes
2.  Sporopollenin, which is resistant to all enzymes
3.  Hemicellulose, which is difficult to digest by enzymes
4.  Calcium pectate, which is easily digested by enzymes

Subtopic:  Stamen: Microsporangium |
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In over 60 % of angiosperms, pollen grains are shed at:

1.2-celled stage2.3-celled stage
3.4-celled stage4.1-celled stage

Subtopic:  Stamen: Male Gametophyte |
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‘Germ pore’ in pollen in angiosperms:

1.  is a part of pollen intine where sporopollenin is present
2.  is a part of pollen intine where sporopollenin is absent
3.  is a part of pollen exine where sporopollenin is present
4.  is a part of pollen exine where sporopollenin is absent

Subtopic:  Stamen: Male Gametophyte |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Parthenium hysterophorus:

1.  Its pollens are a very common cause of severe respiratory allergies.
2.  It was introduced in India accidentally as a contaminant in wheat.
3.  It is a native of tropical America
4.  It is non-invasive and limited to certain pockets in India only
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At what temperature pollens can be stored for years in liquid nitrogen?

1. 0°C 2. -100°C
3. -196°C 4. 4°C
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Pollen grains lose viability within 30 minutes of their release in some members of:

1.Rosaceae2.Leguminosae
3.Poaceae4.Solanaceae

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The correct description of the structure shown in the figure would be:

1.  Anatropous ovule; 1 – Nucellus; 2 – Chalaza; 3 – Raphe; 4 – Funiculus
2.  Orthotropous ovule; 1 – Nucellus; 2 – Micropyle; 3 – Raphe; 4 – Funiculus
3.  Anatropous ovule; 1 – Nucellus; 2 – Chalaza; 3 – Funiculus; 4 – Raphe
4.  Anatropous ovule; 1 – Nucellus; 2 – Micropyle; 3 – Raphe; 4 – Funiculus
Subtopic:  Pistil: Ovule |
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When the embryosac develops from a single functional megaspore [the other three get generate], it is called as:

1. Monosporic 2. Bisporic
3. Trisporic 4. Tetrasporic
Subtopic:  Pistil: Ovule |
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