Structure of Pollen Sac Flashcards
Describe the internal structure of the anther.
The anther consists of four chambers called pollen sacs
What are pollen sacs.
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The four chambers of the anther
They are enclosed by a protective epidermis and a fibrous layer
What encloses the pollen sacs?
A protective epidermis and a fibrous layer
What is surrounded by a protective epidermis and a fibrous layer?
A pollen sac
What is the tapetum?
A nutrient-rich layer of cells located just inside the fibrous layer
Where is the fibrous layer located?
Between the epidermis and the tapetum
Where is the epidermis located?
On the outside of the fibrous layer
Where is the tapetum located?
On the inside of the fibrous layer
List the layers of the pollen sac starting with the innermost layer.
Tapetum
Fibrous layer
Epidermis
