Question

The long stalk in the stamen is called
A. Pollen tube
B. Anther
C. Style
D. Filament

Answer 1

Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of male flowers to the stigma of female flowers. All the living organisms along with plants produce offspring to continue their race. The male reproductive part of a plant is known as stamen and collectively the stamens form androecium.

Complete answer: The male reproductive parts are anther and filament. They look like upright stems present inside the flower. The anther is present above the filament. Both these parts, i.e. the anther and filament make up the flower’s stamen. The pollen-producing part of the flower is anther that is supported by the filament. It is a slender stalk that supports the pollen-bearing anther. The long stalk in stamen is called the filament. Filaments provide support to anthers and they carry nutrients to anthers where pollen develops. In female plants, the stalk-like structure is referred to as the style. It supports stigma and connects to the ovary. The major function of style is to help during the process of fertilization. It acts as the location where the pollen tube travels to and delivers the sperm cells near the egg.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of male flowers to the stigma of female flowers. The fertilization results in the production of seeds and are mostly carried by an animal or wind.