Multiple choice

Androecium, the male reproductive whorl of a flower is composed of a number of _____, each of which consists of a filament, anther and connective.

  1. polyandrous

  2. pistil

  3. corona

  4. stamens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Stamens are the individual pollen-producing units that make up the androecium. Each stamen has three parts: the filament (stalk), anther (pollen-producing structure), and connective (tissue connecting anther lobes). Polyandrous is a condition, not a structure.

Keep practicing — related questions