Which of the following statements define the gynoecium?

The male reproductive part of the flower that produces the male gametes

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The female reproductive part of the flower that produces the female gamete

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Brightly coloured parts of the flower that attracts insects

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Green coloured part of the flower that protects the buds.

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Solution

The correct option is B
The female reproductive part of the flower that produces the female gamete

The gynoecium is centrally located and is the female reproductive part of a flower. It consists of three parts - the stigma, style, and the ovary. The ovary contains the ovule which contains the female gamete.

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