Question

The male organ in flower is

• A. carpel
• B. sepal
• C. petal
• D. stamen

Answer 1

The correct option is D

stamen

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option-

1. The male reproductive part of the flower is the stamen. It consists of two main parts called the filament and the anther.
2. The anther produces pollen grains that give rise to male gametes.

Explanation of the incorrect options-

Option A:

1. Carpel is the female reproductive part of the flower. The carpel consists of three main parts called the stigma, style, and ovary.
2. The ovary of the carpels have ovules arranged within them.

Option B:

1. Sepal is the outermost green leaf-like layer on the outside of a flower.
2. Its only function is to protect the developing plant buds.

Option C:

1. The petal is a vibrant accessory part of a flower.
2. Its only function is to attract pollinators to ensure successful pollination.

Therefore, the male organ in the flower is the stamen.