Question

A stamen consists of two parts namely
A. Anther and style
B. Anther and filament
C. Stigma and style
D. Filament and style

Answer 1

Hint: A stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower which has the pollen grains that is required for the process of pollination and further followed by development of the fertilized egg.

Complete Answer:
The stamen of the flower is responsible for the production of pollen. The stamen consists of two parts. Let us analyze the options to find out the correct answer.

Option A: Anther is the part of the stamen that contains microsporangia. They are usually two lobes. The pollen grain develops from a microspore that is present in the microsporangium and contains the male gametophyte while style is the part of the female reproductive organ.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option B: Anther is the part of the stamen that contains microsporangia. They are usually two lobes. The pollen grain develops from a microspore that is present in the microsporangium and contains the male gametophyte and anther is held supported by the filament of the stamen which is the stalk of the stamen.Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option C: Stigma and style are the part of the female reproductive system.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: Filament is the stalk of the stamen and style is the part of the female reproductive organ.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Thus, the correct option is B) Anther and filament.

Note: The pollen is released through the opening of the anther which lands on the surface of the stigma of the female reproductive organ. Stigma, style and ovary forms the parts of the female reproductive system.