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Which one of the following statements is not true?

Correct answer: C. Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther

  • A. Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies
  • B. Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used in crop breeding programs
  • C. Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther
  • D. Exine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin

Explanation

Tapetum is the innermost wall layer of microsporangium that nourishes developing pollen grains. A. This is correct as pollen grains of many species cause allergies like asthma. B. This is correct as pollen stored in liquid nitrogen can be used in crop breeding. D. Spore(pollen grain) of fern plant has two layers exine and intine. Exine is made up of sporopollenin.

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