Which of the following associations is correct?

• A. Carpels, attraction of pollinators
• B. Sepals, containment of sporangia
• C. Stamens, development of female gametophytes
• D. Carpels, development of male gametophytes
• E. Stamens, development of filament and anther

Answer: (E)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the function of each floral part: Carpels, Sepals, and Stamens.
2. Carpels are the female reproductive parts of a flower, responsible for housing the ovules and developing into fruit after fertilization.
3. Sepals are the outermost parts of a flower, typically green, and serve to protect the developing bud.
4. Stamens are the male reproductive parts of a flower, consisting of the filament and anther, where pollen (male gametophytes) is produced.
5. Identify the correct association: Stamens are responsible for the development of the filament and anther, which produce pollen, the male gametophytes.