Florida Biology EOC Practice Test

What does the ovary of a flower contain?

1. Male gametophytes

2. Female gametophytes (eggs)

3. Petals

4. Stomata

The correct answer is: Female gametophytes (eggs)

The ovary of a flower contains female gametophytes, which are the structures that develop into the eggs. Within the ovary, each ovule contains a megasporangium that undergoes meiosis to form the female gametophyte, or embryo sac, which ultimately produces the egg cells necessary for fertilization. This is fundamental to the reproductive process in flowering plants, allowing for the formation of seeds after fertilization. The other choices do not pertain to the ovary's contents: male gametophytes are found in the pollen, petals are part of the flower structure that attract pollinators, and stomata are openings on leaves and stems involved in gas exchange, not found in the ovary.