Florida Biology EOC Practice Test

What is the primary role of the style in a flower?

1. Attracting pollinators

2. Producing seeds

3. Supporting the pistil

4. Transporting water

The correct answer is: Supporting the pistil

The style is a crucial structural component of the flower's reproductive system. It serves as the elongated part of the pistil, which is the female reproductive organ. The primary role of the style is to support the stigma, where pollen grains land during pollination, and to connect it to the ovary, where fertilization occurs. This structural support is essential for proper pollen reception and subsequent fertilization, ultimately leading to seed development. While attracting pollinators involves other flower parts like petals, and seed production is more directly associated with the ovary, the style's primary function focuses on its supportive role in facilitating the reproductive process. Transporting water is a role managed primarily by other plant structures such as roots and stems, not by the style.