Question

The female reproductive part of a flower is called the carpel.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Flower:

The most attractive part of the plant responsible for reproduction is the flower. The flower parts are calyx, corolla, stamens and carpel.

1. Calyx: It comprises tiny leaves structure called sepals.
2. Corolla: It has bright and colourful petals to attract insects.
3. Stamens: The male reproductive part which has pollen grains.

Carpel:

Carpel is the female reproductive part present in the fourth whorl of the flower. It comprises pistil. Ovary, style and stigma are the female reproductive structures collectively called the pistil.

1. The ovary is a bulb-shaped structure in the centre of the flower which produces an egg or ovule.
2. Stigma: The upper part of the receptive end of the carpel is called stigma.
3. Style: The tube-like structure attached to the ovary and stigma is style.

Therefore the given statement is true.