Question

A dithecous anther consists of _____ microsporangia_____ in each lobe.

• A. four, two
• B. two, two
• C. two, one
• D. four, one

Answer 1

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.