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Question
The function of the filament is to a stamen as _____ is to carpel.
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In a flower, the stamen is the male reproductive organ, consisting of an anther (which produces pollen) and a filament that supports it. Similarly, the carpel (or pistil), the female reproductive organ, consists of the stigma (receives pollen), the style (connects stigma to ovary), and the ovary (contains ovules). The style provides structural support to the stigma, much like the filament supports the anther.
Hint
Consider the structural support role in both male and female flower parts.