Question

Consider the following statements with respect to angiosperms.
(a) Male sex organ in a flower is the stamen
(b) Anthers following mitosis produce pollen grains
(c) In an embryo sac, the primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) is diploid
(d) After double fertilization, ovules develop into seeds and ovaries into fruits
Of the above statements

• A. (c) and (d) are correct
• B. (a) and (b) are correct
• C. (a) and (c) are correct
• D. (a) and (d) are correct
• E. (b) and (c) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D (a) and (d) are correct

• Stamen is the male sex organ.
• Pollens are produced my meiosis.
• The PEN is triploid and is formed by the process of triple fusion.
• Ovules form the seeds and ovary develops in fruit after the process of double fertilization.

Hence the correct option is D.