Multiple choice

A stamen may not develop fertile anther; such a sterile stamen is called

  1. pistillode

  2. staminode

  3. internode

  4. placenta

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A staminode is a sterile stamen that does not produce functional pollen or anther. It is often modified or reduced and may serve other functions like attracting pollinators. Pistillode refers to a sterile pistil, while internode is a stem region and placenta is ovule tissue.