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Name the parts A, Band C shown in the following diagram and state one. Function of each.


( CBSE 2016)

The following parts of the flower are shown below:

Part (A) is Anther.

Function: It makes the pollen grains and stores them. These pollen grains contain the male gametes of the plant.

Part (B) is Filament.

Function: The filament is a stalk-like structure that is attached to the base of the flower. On its top, is attached the "anther" which is the structure that produces pollen.

Part (C) is Ovary

Function: The swollen part at the bottom of carpel is called ovary. It makes ovules and stores them. Ovules are the female gametes of plants.

*Additional Information: The labelled diagram  of a flower is given below:

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