Question

In the given figure, which shows different parts of a flower, the part responsible for fertilization is

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. E

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

D

Pollination refers to landing of pollen grains on stigma followed by germination of pollen tube that carries the male gametes through style to the ovary where egg cell is present. Fertilization refers to the fusion of male gamete and egg cell and is followed by maturation of ripened ovary into fruit. In given image, anther (B) is a broad knob part of the stamen that is present at the top of the filament. Stigma (A) is the top most style (C) which in turn culminates in the swollen end, ovary(D). Ovary consist of ovules arranged on the placenta. This makes option D correct as fertilization takes place in the ovary.