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What is the term used for a sterile stamen in a flower?
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Anther
  • B Pollen-sacs
  • C Staminode
  • D Filament
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Staminode
A stamen that does not produce pollen is called a staminode. It is a sterile structure and does not play a role in the reproductive process of the flower.

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