Question

Which of the following are parts of a pistil?

• A. Ovary, style and filament
• B. Ovary, style and stigma
• C. Ovary, anther and filament
• D. Filament and anther

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ovary, style and stigma

Flowers are the reproductive part of a plant. The reproductive parts of a flower consist of the following:

• Stamen: This is the male reproductive organ and is also known as Androecium. It consists of two parts namely: anther and filaments.
• Pistil: This is the innermost part and the female reproductive organ also known as gynoecium which comprises three parts - stigma, style and ovary.

1. Stigma: It is the topmost part or receptive tip of carpels in the gynoecium.
2. Style: It is the long tube-like slender stalk that connects stigma and the ovary.
3. Ovary: It is the ductless reproductive gland that holds a lot of ovules. It is the part of the plant where the seed formation takes place.