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Where are pollen grains produced in a flowering plant?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
  1. stigma
  2. anther
  3. style
  4. petal
Answer
anther

The correct answer is anther — The other options (stigma, style, petal) do not produce pollen.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the floral structure responsible for male gametophyte production.
  2. Recall that the anther contains microsporangia where pollen grains are formed.
  3. Therefore, pollen grains are produced in the anther.
  4. The other options (stigma, style, petal) do not produce pollen.
Common mistake: Confusing the anther with stigma or style

Concept tested: Location of pollen production

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