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Pollen grains are produced in the _____________.


A

Style.

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B

Stigma.

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C

Ovary.

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D

Anther.

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Solution

The correct option is D

Anther.


Pollen grains:

  1. Pollen grains are the male reproductive cells or gametes and are haploid microgametophytes.

Correct option: D.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. The anther is a part of the stamen(male reproductive part) in which the pollen grains are produced.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

  1. Style is a female reproductive part that consists of a long and slender stalk that connects the stigma and ovary.

Option B:

  1. Stigma is a receptive tip of a female reproductive part i.e the gynoecium that is modified for the reception of pollen grains.

Option C:

  1. The ovary is an enlarged basal portion of a female reproductive part i.e the gynoecium that contains ovules that develop into seeds upon fertilization.

Final answer: Pollen grains are produced in the anther.


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