Asked by Rahul Sharma on Jul 26, 2024
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The anther and filament are parts of the
A) carpel.
B) sepal.
C) receptacle.
D) petal.
E) stamen.
Anther
Male structure of a flowering plant where pollen is produced; attached to the flower by the filament.
Filament
End-to-end chains of cells that form as cell division occurs in only one plane; in plants, the elongated stalk of a stamen.
Stamen
The male reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a filament and an anther, which produces pollen.
- Determine the elements engaged in the reproductive functions of flowering plants, which include the creation of pollen grains and the process of double fertilization.
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Madeline WenzelJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The anther and filament are parts of the stamen, which is the male reproductive organ of a flower. The carpel is the female reproductive organ, the sepal is a leaf-like structure that protects the developing flower bud, the receptacle is the part of the flower that attaches it to the stem, and the petal is the colorful and often fragrant part of the flower that attracts pollinators.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the elements engaged in the reproductive functions of flowering plants, which include the creation of pollen grains and the process of double fertilization.