Question

Pollen grains are produced in the _____________.

• A. Style.
• B. Stigma.
• C. Ovary.
• D. Anther.

Answer 1

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.