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Which of following type of anther is found in Malvaceae?

A) Monothecous                                  

B) Dithecous           

C)       Polythecous                      

D)        Without thecous

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

The androecium of family Malvaceae is consisted of numerous stamens. Filaments of all stamens become fused and form a stamina tube. This fused condition of stamens is known as monoadelphous. All anthers of Malvaceae have only one theca. So they are called monothecous.