Which one of the following is the male reproductive part of a flower?
Correct answer: A. Stamen
- A. Stamen
- B. Sepal
- C. Petal
- D. Pistils
Explanation
The male reproductive part of a flower is called the stamen. The stamen typically consists of two main parts:Anther: The anther is the top part of the stamen and contains pollen sacs (microsporangia), where pollen grains containing the male gametes (sperm cells) are produced.Filament: The filament is the slender stalk that supports the anther and positions it for pollen dispersal.Together, the anther and filament make up the stamen, which is responsible for producing and releasing pollen grains during pollination.
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