The outermost and innermost wall layers of microsporangium in an anther are respectively:
a. Endothecium and tapetum
b. Epidermis and endodermis
c. Epidermis and middle layer
d. Epidermis and tapetum
The answer is the option (d) Epidermis and tapetum
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the anther, serving a protective role. The tapetum is the innermost layer of the anther wall, fully enclosing the sporogenous tissue.