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Semi-Technical Description of Fabaceae

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Which of following type of anther is found in the family Malvaceae?

A

Monothecous

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B

Dithecous

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C

Polythecous

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Monothecous
Generally anthers are dithecous (have 2 lobes). Monothecous anther is a characteristic of family Malvaceae.i.e., the anther have 1 lobe.
Examples – Cotton, Okra, Hibiscus

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