JAMB Biology 1980 Question 21

Question 21

Reproduction in Plants

For pollination and fruit formation, the essential part(s) of the flower should be the

  1. A.corolla
  2. B.ovary
  3. C.pistil (gynoecium)
  4. D.ovules
  5. E.receptacle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (pistil (gynoecium))

Explanation

The pistil has the stigma that receives pollen and the ovary that becomes the fruit.