Question

Anther contains :

• A. Sepals
• B. Pollen grains
• C. Carpels
• D. Stamens

Hint:

Parts of a flower:
{Stamen} (Male part) = {Anther} + Filament.
The {Anther} is like a little sac that produces and holds the {Pollen Grains}.
Pollen grains contain the male sex cells.
{Carpel/Pistil} (Female part) = Stigma + Style + Ovary (contains ovules).
{Petals:} Often brightly colored to attract pollinators.
{Sepals:} Usually green, protect the flower bud. So, Anther \(\rightarrow\) contains Pollen Grains.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: This question relates to the structure of a flower, specifically the male reproductive part. Step 1: Understanding Flower Structure - The Stamen The stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower. A typical stamen consists of two main parts:
Anther: The anther is the terminal part of the stamen, usually located at the top of the filament. It is a sac-like structure that produces and contains pollen grains. Pollen grains carry the male gametes (sperm cells) of the plant.
Filament: A stalk that supports the anther. Step 2: Analyzing the options
(1) Sepals: Sepals are typically green, leaf-like structures that form the outermost whorl of a flower (the calyx). They enclose and protect the flower bud before it opens.
(2) Pollen grains: Correct. The anther is specifically the part of the stamen where pollen grains are produced and stored before pollination.
(3) Carpels (or Pistil): The carpel (or pistil, if multiple carpels are fused) is the female reproductive organ of a flower. It typically consists of the stigma, style, and ovary (which contains ovules).
(4) Stamens: The anther is a {part of} the stamen. The question asks what the anther itself contains. While true that an anther is part of a stamen, the anther's specific content is pollen. Therefore, the anther contains pollen grains.