Question

Swollen part of a plant that contains the egg is

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ovary

The correct answer is option (C)

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The ovary is defined as the lower most swollen part of the carpel of a flower.
2. It contains one or more ovules which contain the female gamete also known as the egg.
3. After the process of fertilisation, the ovary develops into a fruit and the ovules develop into seeds.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Stigma is the upper most part of the carpel of the flower.
2. It is responsible for receiving the pollen grains.

Option (B):

1. Style forms the long neck of the carpel and is found attached to the stigma in a flower.

Option (D):

1. Stamen is defined as the male reproductive part of a flower.
2. It has two parts: anther and filament.

Final answer: Swollen part of a plant that contains the egg is ovary.