Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.
a. The number and length of stamens is variable in flowers of same species.
b. A typical angiosperm anther is bilobed with each lobe having two theca.
c. Often a longitudinal groove runs lengthwise separating the theca.
d. The anther consists of four microsporangia located at the comers one in each lobe.
e. The microsporangia develop further and become pollen sacs. They extend longitudinally all through the length of an anther and are packed with pollen grains.

Options

A. b, c and e
B. a, c and d
C. a and d only
D. a and b only

Answer

C

Explanation

• The number and length of stamens are variable in flowers of different species.
• The anther consists of four microsporangia located at the corners two in each lobe.