NEET 2026 ALL Q #2075
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
How many theca are present in each lobe of a typical bilobed angiosperm anther?
(A) 12
(B) 2
(C) 6
(D) 8
Correct Answer: B

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Step 1: Understand the structure of an angiosperm anther

A typical angiosperm anther is described as bilobed. This means it consists of two distinct lobes connected by a connective tissue.

Step 2: Analyze the internal structure of each lobe

Each lobe of the anther contains two theca (singular: theca). Therefore, the anther is often referred to as dithecous.

Step 3: Calculate the total

Since each lobe contains 2 theca, and there are 2 lobes in a bilobed anther, the total number of theca in the entire anther is 4 (tetrasporangiate). However, the question specifically asks for the number of theca in each lobe.

Final Answer: 2

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must apply their knowledge of botanical terminology (bilobed vs. dithecous) to identify the specific structural components of an anther.
Knowledge Dimension: FACTUAL
Justification: The question tests the recall of specific anatomical facts regarding angiosperm reproductive structures as defined in the NCERT Biology curriculum.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE (Textbook). This question directly assesses the foundational understanding of the 'Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants' chapter, which is a high-yield topic for NEET.

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