If microsporophyll in gymnosperms resemble the stamen in a flower, then megasporophyll would resemble which complementary part?

Pistil

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Anther

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Petals

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Solution

The correct option is A
Pistil

In gymnosperms male gametes are produced in microsporophyll, hence they perform the role of the stamen of flowers. On the other hand, female gametes are produced by the megasporophyll and they are therefore analogous to the pistil/carpel of flowers.

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If microsporophyll in gymnosperms resemble the stamen in a flower, then megasporophyll would resemble which complementary part?

The correct option is A Pistil In gymnosperms male gametes are produced in microsporophyll, hence they perform the role of the stamen of flowers. On the other hand, female gametes are produced by the megasporophyll and they are therefore analogous to the pistil/carpel of flowers.

The correct option is A
Pistil

In gymnosperms male gametes are produced in microsporophyll, hence they perform the role of the stamen of flowers. On the other hand, female gametes are produced by the megasporophyll and they are therefore analogous to the pistil/carpel of flowers.