Question

The female reproductive part of the flower consists of

• A. Stigma, Anther, Filament
• B. Style, Ovary ,Thalamus
• C. Stigma, Ovary, Style
• D. Anther, corolla, Filament

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Stigma, Ovary, Style

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The pistil is the innermost part and the female reproductive organ of a flower.
2. The pistil comprises of three parts like stigma, style and ovary.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Anther and Filaments are male reproductive part of flower.
2. Anther is the male reproductive part of flower, where pollen grains develop.

Option B:

1. Thalamus is found near the stalk of the flower.
2. Thalamus is an old term used to specify that part of the flower that is specifically thickened part of the stem which is referred to as the receptacle.

Option D:

1. Anther is the male reproductive part of flower.
2. All of the petals of a flower are collectively known as the corolla.
3. The filament supports the anther, which is where pollen develops.

Final answer: The female reproductive part of the flower consists of the stigma, ovary, and style.