The male reproductive part of a flower is made up of

Analyze the question: It asks which parts make up the male reproductive organ of a flower. That organ is the stamen.

Explain the concept: A flower has two reproductive whorls.

• Male part (androecium): made up of stamens. Each stamen has two parts: • Anther, which produces pollen grains (the male gametes). • Filament, the stalk that holds the anther up.
• Female part (gynoecium or pistil): made up of carpels. Each carpel has three parts: • Stigma, which receives pollen. • Style, the stalk that connects the stigma to the ovary. • Ovary, which contains the ovules.

Solution: Check each option.

• A. Anther and filament: both belong to the stamen, so this is male. ✔
• B. Ovary and ovule: both female. ✘
• C. Ovule and style: both female. ✘
• D. Stigma and filament: mixed, since the stigma is female. ✘
• E. Style and stigma: both female. ✘

Answer: A. anther and filament

Exam tip: Remember "Stamen = Anther + Filament" and "Pistil = Stigma + Style + Ovary". Both stamen parts begin with letters near the start of the alphabet, and the stigma is where pollen "sticks." Whenever you see the stigma, style, ovary or ovule, think female.