Question

What are whorls of stamens and carpels called respectively?

• A. Androecium and gynoecium
• B. Gynoecium and androecium
• C. Angiosperm and gymnosperm
• D. Gymnosperm and angiosperm

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Androecium and gynoecium

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. The stamen is a flower's male reproductive organ.
2. A typical stamen consists of two parts: the filament and the anther.
3. The androecium is composed of stamens.
4. The carpel is the female reproductive organ.
5. The stigma, style, and ovary are the three parts of a carpel.
6. The gynoecium is made up of one or more carpels.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Angiosperms are flowering plants, and gymnosperms are non-flowering plants.

Final answer: The whorls of stamens and carpels are called androecium and gynoecium respectively.