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In a corn cob, the silky ears seen are actually which parts?
AAnther and filament
BOvary and ovule
CSepals and petals
DStigma and style
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Stigma and style
The ears of the cob are the stigma and style that wave in the wind to trap airborne pollen.
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