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Which two layers of the anther wall contain large cells?(a) Epidermis and Endothecium(b) Endothecium and Middle layers(c) Endothecium and Tapetum(d) Epidermis and TapetumThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My doubt stems from Flowering Plants Reproduction in portion Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (c) ENDOTHECIUM and Tapetum

Easiest EXPLANATION: The walls of the ANTHER or microsporangium are present for protection in young anthers and for the MECHANISM of dehiscence in mature anthers. Endothecium and tapetum have larger cells compared to epidermis and middle layers.



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