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Assertion : Tapetum helps in the libertion of microspores from tetrad
Reason : Tapetum shows callose activity

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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A
Tapetum is the innermost layer of anther wall it is involved in the synthesis of callase enzyme for the release of microspores in the tetrad by degrading the cell wall.
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