WAEC Biology 2013 Question 22

Question 22

Reproduction in Plants

Study the diagram (a pollinated carpel).
Which part of the flower produces the structure labelled III?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Carpel.
  2. B.Pollen.
  3. C.Stigma.
  4. D.Anther.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Pollen.)

Explanation

After a pollen grain lands on the stigma, it germinates and grows a pollen tube down through the style to the ovule.