Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between tapetum and microspore mother cells?
Tapetum provides nutrients to microspore mother cells during their development.
Tapetum directly gives rise to microspore mother cells.
Tapetum protects microspore mother cells from environmental stresses.
Tapetum regulates the release of mature pollen grains.
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.