Select the correct statement(s)
1) Pollen grains are generally spherical measuring about 25-50 micro-meter in diameter
2) The hard outer layer exine and inner sporopollenin
3 ) It has a prominent two layered wall
4 ) pollen grain exine has prominent apertures called germ pores
1 , 2 , 4
1 and 4 only
3 only
1, 3 and 4
As we have learned
Experiment to reveal the structure of pollen grains -
Open the anthers of Hibiscus or any other flower you would find the deposition of yellowish powdery pollen grains. Sprinkle these grains on a drop of water taken on a glass slide and observe under the microscope.
- wherein
You will see the variety of architecture - sizes, shape, colour, designs - seen on the pollen grains in different species.
1 , 3 and 4