[Campbell Biology P.693] Based on the information provided in the text and Figure 30.8, whic... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided in the text and Figure 30.8, which of the following statements about carpels is/are correct?

  • A: Carpels are megasporophylls that produce male gametophytes.
  • B: The carpel is considered a 'container' that encloses seeds, distinguishing angiosperms from gymnosperms.
  • C: The sticky stigma, located at the tip of the carpel, is responsible for receiving pollen.
  • D: The ovary, containing one or more ovules, is located at the base of the carpel.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that carpels are megasporophylls that produce megaspores leading to female gametophytes , that the carpel is the 'container' distinguishing angiosperms by enclosing seeds, that the sticky stigma receives pollen, and that the ovary at the base of the carpel contains ovules.