AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these parts of a flower is NOT considered a “male” part?
A
anther
B
stamen
C
pistil
D
filament
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B Anther.

Detailed explanation-2: -The male parts of the flower are called the stamens and are made up of the anther at the top and the stalk or filament that supports the anther. The female elements are collectively called the pistil. The top of the pistil is called the stigma, which is a sticky surface receptive to pollen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flowers that have female parts and no male parts are called pistillate.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Stigma, style and ovary’

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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