Question

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion (A): Androecium and gynoecium are called essential whorls.
Reason (R): The two important units of sexual reproduction namely male and female gametes are produced by androecium and gynoecium respectively.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are correct and R does not explain A
• C. Both A and R are incorrect
• D. A is correct and R is incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A and R are correct and R explains A

Androecium consists of individual units called stamens which produce male gametes while gynoecium consists of carpel as their individual units. Carpels produce female gametes. Since the androecium and gynoecium are directly involved in sexual reproduction, they are called essential whorls of a flower.