Question

What happens to tapetum on maturity?

• A. It persists
• B. It becomes sticky
• C. It is eaten up or degenerates
• D. It becomes fibrous

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is eaten up or degenerates

The tapetum is a layer of nutritive cells found within the sporangium, particularly within the anther of flowering plants. It is important for the development of pollen grains. It is involved in the formation of pollen wall. It helps to transport the nutrients to the inner side of the anther. Tapetum gets degenerated on maturity.

So, the correct answer is option C.