Q. Tapetal cells are characterized by
A) Mitotic division
B) Meiotic division
C) Endomitosis
D) Endomitosis as well as endopolyploidy
Explanation
Tapetum is the innermost layer of anther wall. It is the major nourishing layer. Its cells become multinucleate and polyploid through endomitosis and endopolyploidy.
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