- A Stamen, the male reproductive structure
- B Petal, the often brightly colored part
- C Carpel (pistil)
- D Sepal, the protective outer floral whorl
Correct answer: C. Carpel (pistil)
Explanation: The carpel (pistil) is the female part, consisting of stigma, style, and ovary. Eggs (ovules) are inside the ovary.
Concept context
Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development — the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.
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