Multiple choice

Pollen is a powder made of pollen grains, which produces sperm cells of seed plants. Which of the following statements regarding the pollen production in angiosperms is INCORRECT?

  1. Pollen of angiosperms must be transported to the stigma of a compatible flower.

  2. The pollen is eventually released when the anther forms openings.

  3. Each microspore divides mitotically to form an immature microgametophyte.

  4. The microsporangia form sacs or pockets (locules) in the anther.

  5. Each microsporangium contains haploid pollen mother cells.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Each microsporangium is lined with a nutritive tissue layer called the tapetum and initially contains diploid pollen mother cells.

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