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Question
The function of the filament is to a stamen as _______ is to carpel.
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The filament is part of the stamen (male reproductive organ) and supports the anther. In a similar analogy for the carpel (female reproductive organ), the stigma is the receptive tip where pollen lands, functionally equivalent to the anther's role in pollen presentation, while the style supports the stigma.
Hint
Consider the components of the male (stamen) and female (carpel) reproductive structures in a flower. The filament holds the anther, which produces pollen. Which part of the carpel receives pollen?