Biology · SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Consider the following statements regarding microsporogenesis: Statement I: As the anther develops, the cells of the sporogenous tissue undergo mitotic divisions to form microspore tetrads. Statement II: Each cell of the sporogenous tissue is capable of giving rise to a microspore tetrad and acts as a potential pollen mother cell. Choose the correct answer:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct