Which of the following correctly pairs a flower part with its function?
A) sepals-protect the flower bud
B) petals-attract seed-dispersing animals
C) the stigma-produces nectar
D) the carpel-produces pollen

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Sepals are the outermost part of the flower that protect the developing flower bud.

Answer: B 
 Petals are often brightly colored and scented, attracting seed-dispersing animals such as insects and birds.

Answer: C 
 The stigma is the female reproductive part of the flower and is responsible for receiving and recognizing pollen from another flower. It does not produce nectar.

Answer: D 
 The carpel is the female reproductive organ of the flower and produces ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization. It does not produce pollen; instead, pollen is produced by the male reproductive organ, the stamen.

Which of the Following Correctly Pairs a Flower Part with Its