Question

Pollenkitt is formed from

• A. Endothecium
• B. Middle layers
• C. Microspore mother cell
• D. Tapetum

Answer 1

The correct option is D Tapetum

Pollenkitt is a covering of yellow sticky substance which is present around the pollen grain of insect pollinated pollen grains. It is an oily layer that provides stickiness and specific odour to the pollen and help in insect pollination. The materials for the formation of pollenkitt are chiefly contributed by the tapetal cells i.e. tapetum.

So, the correct answer is D.