Question

Which of the following are functions of the gynoecium?

• A. transfers the pollen from the anther to the stigma
• B. Holds different parts of the flower
• C. receives the pollen from the stamen
• D. ovules contain the egg cell for fertilisation

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are C and D

Explanation of the correct answers:

Option C:

1. The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower.
2. It contains the stigma, style and the ovary.
3. The stigma receives the pollen from the anther of the flower.
4. The male gametes reach the egg and they fuse to develop into the fruit.​

Option D:

1. The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower.
2. It contains the stigma, style and the ovary.
3. The ovules in the ovary contain the egg cell for fertilisation by the male gametes in the pollen grains.

Explanation of the incorrect answers:

Option A:

1. The ​transfers the pollen from the anther to the stigma is called pollination.
2. It takes place with the help of the wind, water, insects, bats, bees, etc.

Option B:

1. The pedicel is a stalk or stem that supports a single flower.
2. It connects the single flower to the inflorescence.​

Final answer: It receives the pollen from the stamen and ovules contain the egg cell for fertilisation are functions of the gynoecium.