NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following is not correct with respect to a part of the flower and its function?
Options
- ASepals are green leaf-like structures which protect the flower after opening.
- BPetals are usually brightly coloured to attracts insects for pollination.
- CStaminodes produce pollen grains.
- DStigma is the tip of carpel and is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
Correct answer
C. Staminodes produce pollen grains.
Step-by-step solution
Sepals are green leaf like like structure which protects the flower in bud condition, if green they also carry out photosynthesis. Petals if brightly coloured attracts insects for pollination. Staminodes are sterile stamen which does not produces pollen grains.