Question

difference between andricium and gymocium
in a table

Answer 1

Androecium vs Gynoecium

 

The androecium is a male reproductive unit of the flower and involves in the production and release of pollen grains. Gynoecium is the female reproductive unit of the flower that produces ovules, and it is the place where fertilization takes place.  

Components  

Anther and filament are the major parts of the androecium. Stigma, style and ovary are the major parts of the gynoecium.  

Function  

Androecium involves in the production and release of pollen grains. Gynoecium involves in the reception of pollen grains and in the formation of pollen tube and provides ovules for fertilization.  

Synonyms  

Stamen is a synonym to androecium. The pistil is a synonym to gynoecium.