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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between tapetum and microspore mother cells?

 

Option: 1

Tapetum provides nutrients to microspore mother cells during their development.


Option: 2

Tapetum directly gives rise to microspore mother cells.


Option: 3

Tapetum protects microspore mother cells from environmental stresses.

 


Option: 4

Tapetum regulates the release of mature pollen grains.


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The tapetum nourishes the developing microspore mother cells and provides nutrients to them. Hence, option  1 is the correct answer. 

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option 2 is incorrect because microspore mother cells are not directly derived from the tapetum.

Option 3 is incorrect because the tapetum does not have a protective role for microspore mother cells.

Option 4 is incorrect because the tapetum's role is not related to the regulation of pollen grain release.

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Sanket Gandhi

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