Question

From among the sets of terms given below, identify those that are associated with the gynoecium.

• A. Ovule, stamen, ovary, embryo sac
• B. Stigma, ovule, embryo sac, placenta
• C. Ovule, ovary, embryo sac, tapetum
• D. Thalamus, pistil, style, ovule

Answer 1

The correct option is B Stigma, ovule, embryo sac, placenta

Gynoecium

Gynoecium- the female reproductive organ of flowering plants which consists of units called pistil.
Following are the various parts of a pistil:

* Ovary containing ovules (bear embryo sac)

* Stigma

* Style

* Placenta refers to the point of the ovary where ovules develop in a plant.


Androecium

The male reproductive organ consists of units called stamen. The stamen has two parts

* Anther- contains microsporangia whose innermost layer is tapetum.

* Filament

Thalamus

The swollen part of the flower from where structures grow is called thalamus. It is a part of the flower but is not a part of gynoecium.

Final answer

Stigma, ovule, embryo sac, placenta