WAEC Biology 2020 Question 20

Question 20

Reproduction in Plants

The diagram below is an illustration of a part of a flower. The function of the part labelled I is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.receiving the pollen grain.
  2. B.passage for the male gamete to the ovary.
  3. C.germination of the pollen grain.
  4. D.site for double fertilization in the plant.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (passage for the male gamete to the ovary.)

Explanation

Part I is the long style. The pollen tube grows down through it, carrying the male gametes to the ovary.