Class 12th Biology 2013 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 8
An anther with malfunctioning tapetum often fails to produce viable male gametophytes. Give any one reason.
Answer
Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen grain so a malfunctioning tapetum will fail to produce viable male gamete.
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