AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the flower produces pollen grains?
A
the anther
B
the stigma
C
the petals
D
the leaves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stamen: The pollen producing part of a flower, usually with a slender filament supporting the anther. Anther: The part of the stamen where pollen is produced. Pistil: The ovule producing part of a flower.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through the process of meiosis, pollen is formed in the pollen sacs (microsporangia) inside the anthers of a flower. The anther, while it is developing from anther primordium (undifferentiated cells), forms two clusters of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pollens are tiny dust-like structure produced by stamen (C). These are transferred to pistil by the process of pollination.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Pollen grains are produced in anther.

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