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A typical anther wall has

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Exothecium and endothecium

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Endothecium and tapetum

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Exothecium, endothecium and tapetum

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Exothecium and tapetum

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Solution

The correct option is B Endothecium and tapetum
A typical anther cell wall has epidermis, endothecium, middle layer, and tapetum as the layers. The first three layers provide protection to the microspore mother cells and tapetum provides nutrients during pollen grain formation. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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