In angiosperm, all the four microspores of tetrad are covered by a layer which is formed by
A
Pectocellulose
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B
Callose
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C
Cellulose
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D
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.