Question

What is the significance of ubisch bodies?

Answer 1

1. Ubish bodies also known as orbicules or considered as small acellular structures of sporopollenin.
2. They are present in cells of tapetum and help in the development of pollen grains.
3. Ubisch bodies help in pollen development.
4. Ubisch bodies are also involved in the external thickening of exine because of the presence of sporopollenin.