Q77
Pollenkitt is formed from
A.
Endothecium
B.
Middle layers
C.
Microspore mother cell
D.
Tapetum
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pollenkitt is formed from Tapetum.Tapetum is the innermost cell layer in the anther, which surrounds the developing pollen mother cells (PMCs) and/or microspores supplying nutrition and enzymes required for microsporogenesis and pollen maturation.
Pollenkitt is a covering of yellow sticky substance which is present around the pollen grain. It is formed from tapetum.