Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Question:

Flowers are a fascinating organ of Angiosperms. Flowers are considered the object of aesthetic, ornamental, social and cultural value. Biologically flower is a_______________.

Options:

Modified root

Modified shoot

Modified leaf

Modified tuber

Correct Answer:

Modified shoot

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2): Modified shoot

Flowers are the modified shoots which are involved in sexual reproduction, as they bear male and female reproductive organs. They produce gametes that take part in fertilisation.

Male reproductive organ - Androecium. ​​​​​​

Female reproductive organ - Gynoecium.

After fertilisation, the ovule transforms into the seed, the ovary develops into the fruit and the ovary wall develops into the fruit wall. Rich colours, scents and perfumes of flowers attract pollinators like bees to transfer pollen grains from anther to the stigma and this helps in sexual reproduction in plants.