Question

The pistil and gynoecium are the same.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Gynoecium:

1. The fourth whorl is called gynoecium or pistil and it is the female reproductive organ of a plant.
2. It consists of one or more carpels(several carpels are collectively termed gynoecium).

A carpel is composed of three parts:

1. Ovary: The basal swollen structure which bears ovules.
2. Style: A column of tissues arising from the ovary.
3. Stigma: It is a receptive glandular part placed at the tip of the style.

Final answer: The given statement is true.