Plant Kingdom Question 635

Question: Assertion : Stamens are comparable to microsporophylls. Reason : Ovules are comparable to megasporophylls.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Stamens are specialized microsporophylls.

Each stamen stamen has a narrow stalk or filament and a knob-like broader tip called anther.

Anther develops four microsporangia or pollen grains.

Carpels are specialized megasporophylls.

Each carpel has a swollen base named ovary.

The interior of ovary contains one or more placentae for bearing ovules.