Question

In a flower, the parts that produce male and female gametes (germ cells) are
(a) stamen and anther
(b) filament and stigma
(c) anther and ovary
(d) stamen and style

NCERT Class X
Science - Exemplar Problems

Chapter_Heredity and Evolution

Answer 1

(c) anther and ovary  -  is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

(c) anther and ovary

Explanation:

Flower consist of 4  main parts

1. Sepals

2. Petals

3. Stamens

4. Carpels

Sepals are the small, non reproductive and green leaf like structure which is present at the base of the petals.

Petals are the large and bright colour structure which is used to attracts pollinators like insects, butterflies etc to the flowers

Stamens is the male reproductive part of the flower and it consist of two parts  

      1. Anther :- It is the top most part of the flower which is used to produce pollen grains which helps in reproduction process further.

      2. Filament :- It is long tube like structure which connects anther to the flower.

Carpels :- It is the female reproductive part of the flower. it consist of 3 types

 1. Stigma :- It is the top most part of the flower which contain sticky substance to catch pollen grains.

2. Style :- It is long , hollow tube like structure which is used to transfer pollen grains from stigma to the ovary

3.  Ovary :- It is the base of the carpel in which ovules are present fpr the reproduction process.