Question

In flower the male organ is-

• A. Stamen
• B. Carpel
• C. sepal
• D. Petal

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Stamen

The correct option is A

Explanation of correct option:

1. A specialized condensed reproductive shoot of flowering plants on which are inserted the essential reproductive parts is called a flower.
2. The small stem with swollen tops just inside the ring of petals in a flower are called stamens.
3. The stamen is the male reproductive organ of the plant.
4. Stamen produces pollen grains.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option B:

1. In the centre of a flower a flask-shaped organ is called a carpel.
2. The carpel is the female reproductive organ of the plant.

Option C:

1. The outermost whorl of floral leaves, called sepals.
2. The sepals are usually green in colour and have a protective function.

Option D:

1. The coloured part of the flower is called the petal. Petals are generally large, showy and brightly coloured to attract the insect pollinators.

Final answer: In a flower, the male organ is the stamen.