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In angiosperm, all the four microspores of tetrad are covered by a layer which is formed by

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Pectocellulose
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Callose
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Cellulose
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Sporopollenin
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Solution

The correct option is C Callose
  • Callose is a plant polysaccharide formed in various part of the plants.
  • It plays an important role in the differentiation of pores in the phloem, in microsporogenesis, functioning of stomata closure cells and protection of plant cells from biotic and abiotic stresses.
  • During microsporogenesis, callose is deposited in walls of mother cells of microspores at the beginning of prophase.
  • Each microspore wall thus contains a thick callose layer at the stage of formation of microspore tetrads.
  • When the microspores are released from tetrads the lysis of callose layer occur.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Callose'.

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