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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, and it consists of an anther (which produces pollen) and a filament (which supports the anther). Similarly, the carpel (or pistil) is the female reproductive organ, typically consisting of the stigma (receives pollen), the style (connects the stigma to the ovary), and the ovary (contains ovules). The filament supports the anther in the stamen, just as the style supports the stigma in the carpel.
Hint
Think about the supportive structures in both the male and female reproductive parts of a flower.