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What part is played by stamens and carpel of a flower in reproduction?


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Stamens:

  1. Stamens are the male reproductive part of a flower.
  2. Stamens are generally longer in structure.
  3. It is raised than other parts.

Carpel:

  1. Carpel is the ovule bearing the female reproductive organ of a female reproductive part of the flower.
  2. The part played by stamens and carpel of a flower in reproduction are:
  3. The main function of the stamen is to produce the pollen grains, or sex cells, necessary for reproduction.
  4. The anther is located within the stamen where these gametes are formed.
  5. The main function of the carpel is to facilitate reproduction in flowering plants.
  6. Along with the stamens and anther, the male reproductive organs in flowers, the carpel is involved in the processes of pollination, fertilization, and reproduction.

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