AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the flower holds the pollen?
A
stem
B
anther
C
pistil
D
flower
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stamen: The pollen producing part of a flower, usually with a slender filament supporting the anther.

Detailed explanation-2: -The male parts are called stamens and usually surround the pistil. The stamen is made up of two parts: the anther and filament. The anther produces pollen (male reproductive cells). The filament holds the anther up.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stamen is the male reproductive organ. It consists of a pollen sac (anther) and a long supporting filament. This filament holds the anther in position, making the pollen available for dispersal by wind, insects, or birds.

Detailed explanation-4: -The anther contains pollen sacs which produce pollen grains which are male gametophyte containing the male gametes.

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