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The outermost and innnermost wall layers of microsporangium in an anther are respectively

A

endothecium and tapetum

B

epidermis and endodermis

C

epidermis and middle layer

D

epidermis and tapetum

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The wall layers of a microsporangium from outermost to innermost are : epidermis, endothecium, middle layers and tapetum. The first three layers generally provide protection and help in dehiscence of anther. Tapetum performs nutritive function for pollen grains.
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