Which part of the flower produces pollen?

**The reasoning** Think of the flower as having male and female parts, just like we have different reproductive organs. The **stamen** is the male part, and it has two components: the *filament* (stalk) and the **anther** (the tiny sac on top). The anther's job is to *produce* and hold pollen grains — those tiny yellow powdery particles you see on flowers. When mature, the anther releases this pollen for pollination. It's literally the "pollen factory" of the flower. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **Stigma** (A) — This one tricks you because it *receives* pollen during pollination, so students confuse "where pollen lands" with "where pollen comes from." - **Ovary** (C) — This is the female part that produces ovules (eggs) and later becomes the fruit. Wrong gender! - **Petal** (D) — Petals just attract pollinators with color; they're for advertising, not production. **Quick takeaway** Remember: **Anther = Author of pollen** — it writes/produces the pollen story, while stigma just reads/receives it. Male produces, female receives!