An ovule is the female reproductive part of a flower. It contains the female gamete, which is the egg cell.
Here's a breakdown of why:
- Ovules are located within the ovary, which is the base of the pistil, the female reproductive organ of a flower.
- Stamens, which are the male reproductive parts of a flower, produce pollen grains, which contain the male gametes.
In the process of fertilization, pollen grains land on the stigma of the pistil and grow a pollen tube down to the ovary, where the male gamete fertilizes the egg cell inside the ovule. This fertilization leads to the development of a seed.
