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In which part of the flower are the male gametophytes (pollen grains) produced?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
  1. (a) Stigma
  2. (b) Anther
  3. (c) Ovary
  4. (d) Style
Answer
(b) Anther

The correct answer is (b) Anther — Therefore the correct option is (b) Anther.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the structure that bears microsporangia where microspores develop.
  2. The anther contains microsporangia that undergo meiosis to form microspores.
  3. Each microspore develops into a pollen grain, which is the male gametophyte.
  4. Therefore the correct option is (b) Anther.
Common mistake: Confusing anther with stigma or filament

Concept tested: Site of microspore (pollen) formation

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