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Important Questions on Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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With the help of a well-labelled diagram, describe the development of a male gametophyte of an angiosperm. What is sporopollenin.
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In Angiosperms, microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis:
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Pollen grains are well-preserved as fossils because of the presence of _____.
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Where are the sporopollenin present in the male gametophyte of an angiosperm? Mention the function of it.
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Observe the diagram of the young anther given below:

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Identify the parts labelled as A, B, C and D.

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If we explore anther wall from outside to inside then which sequence will be correct?
A- Endothecium
B- Tapetum
C- Epidermis
D- Middle Layer
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Where are the germ pore present in the male gametophyte of an angiosperm? Mention the function of it.
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Why meiosis is essential at the time of sporogenesis in angiosperms? Explain the process of formation of male gametophyte in angiosperms with suitable diagrams.

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Arrange the sequence of events in microsporogenesis.
(A) Disassociation of microspore as pollen grains
(B) Anther maturation and dehydration
(C) Pollen mother cell undergoes meiotic division
(D) Microspore tetrad
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Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils?
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Assertion A: Xenogamy involves transfer of pollen grains from the flower of one plant to the stigma of another plant.

Reason R: This is the only type of pollination which brings genetically different types of pollen grains to the stigma.

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During an excavation of soil, pollen fossil were retrieved from deepest layer of soil. The pollen grains remained fossils because:
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Describe the structure of a typical angiospermic microsporangium with a diagram. Also, explain the function of each part.
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Mateh the following?

Column - I Column - II Column - III
(a) Epidermis (i) Multi nucleated (p) Protection
(b) Endothecium (ii) Homogenous (q) Formation of Micropores
(c) Tapetum (iii) One celled thick (r) dehiscence of anther
(d) Sporogenous tissue (iv) Fibrous thickness (s) Nourishment
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Choose the correct statement.
A) Several hormonal and structural changes are initiated for the development of floral primordium.
B) Each anther will have two sporangia at the sides.
C) Stomium will be useful for the dehiscence of pollen sacs.
D) Pollen grains can be stored at -196°C.
E) Pollen viability in rice will be 2-3 days.