Question

What part is played by stamens and carpels in reproduction ?

Answer 1

Androecium:

1. The androecium is the third whorl inner to the corolla.
2. It represents the male reproductive part of the flower.
3. It consists of a unit called stamens.
4. Each stamen consists of an anther and filament.
5. The anthers produce a powdery substance consisting of tiny structures called pollen grains.
6. Male sex cells are produced inside the pollen grains.

Gynoecium:

1. Gynoecium represents the female reproductive part of the flower.
2. It consists of a flask-shaped organ called a carpel.
3. Carpel consists of stigma, style, and ovary.
4. Female sex cells are produced inside the ovary.
5. Stamen represents the male reproductive part and carpel represents the female reproductive part in reproduction.