Describe the location and function of the $Endothecium$ and $Tapetum$.

  • A
    Endothecium: Outer layer,protection; Tapetum: Inner layer,nutrition.
  • B
    Endothecium: Middle layer,dehiscence; Tapetum: Innermost layer,nutrition.
  • C
    Endothecium: Innermost layer,nutrition; Tapetum: Outer layer,protection.
  • D
    Endothecium: Middle layer,protection; Tapetum: Middle layer,dehiscence.

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Reason $(R):$ Presence of more than one nucleus in the tapetum increases the efficiency of nourishing the developing microspore mother cells.
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Choose the correct option showing the right arrangement of different wall layers from the sporogenous tissue to the periphery in a $T.S.$ of a young anther.

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