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Embryo sac is to ovule as _______ is to an anther.

Female gametophyte is also called as embryo sac. Embryo sac is developed inside ovule.


Male gametophyte is called Pollen grains. Pollen grains are produced by organs called anthers.


So, embryo sac is to ovule as pollen grains are to an anther.


Stamen is male reproductive organ of a flower. It produces the pollen.


Filament is a slender stalk and supports the anther, which is where pollen develops.


Androecium is the male reproductive part of the flower which is an essential whorl of the flower; it is made up of stamens.


Therefore, the correct answer is (c).

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