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A dithecous anther consists of _____ microsporangia_____ in each lobe.


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four, two

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two, two

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two, one

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four, one

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Solution

The correct option is A

four, two


The correct option is A

Explanation of correct option

  1. Dithecous anther is the anther with two theca or lobes in it. Examples include solanum and mustard.
  2. The male reproductive part in a flower has a stalk-like filament and a knob-like anther at the tip.
  3. Two microsporangia are present in each of the two lobes, so there are four microsporangia in a dithecous anther.
  4. Microsporangia consists of pollen grains formed by the process of microsporogenesis.

Final answer

A dithecous anther consists of four microsporangia two in each lobe.


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