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Choose the incorrect statement in reference to the male reproductive organs of angiosperms

A

Sporogenous tissue of a young anther is composed of homogenous cells.

B

A typical angiosperm has a bilobed and dithecous anther .

C

The anther consists of four microsporangia location at the corners , two in each lobe.

D

The tapetum helps in the dehiscence of the another to release the pollen.

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To solve the question regarding the incorrect statement about the male reproductive organs of angiosperms, we will analyze each statement provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Male Reproductive Organs**: - The male reproductive organs of angiosperms are primarily the anthers, which are part of the stamen. 2. **Evaluating the First Statement**: - "Porogenous tissue of a young anther is composed of homogenous cells." - This statement is **correct**. The sporogenous tissue in young anthers is indeed made up of homogeneous cells. 3. **Evaluating the Second Statement**: - "A typical angiosperm has a bilobed and dithecus anther." - This statement is also **correct**. A typical angiosperm anther is bilobed (having two lobes) and dithecus (having two thecae). 4. **Evaluating the Third Statement**: - "The anther consists of four microsporangia located at the corners, two in each lobe." - This statement is **correct**. In a typical anther, there are four microsporangia, with two located in each lobe. 5. **Evaluating the Fourth Statement**: - "The tapetum helps in the dehiscence of another anther to release the pollen." - This statement is **incorrect**. The tapetum is the innermost layer of the anther that provides nourishment to the developing pollen grains, but it does not play a role in the dehiscence of the anther for pollen release. 6. **Conclusion**: - The incorrect statement among the options provided is the fourth statement regarding the role of the tapetum. ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement in reference to the male reproductive organs of angiosperms is: "The tapetum helps in the dehiscence of another anther to release the pollen." ---
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