Which of the following statements best compares the pedicel and receptacle?
A. The pedicel and receptacle are identical, merely two names for the same structure.
B. The pedicel is the tip of the stem bearing the flower and the receptacle is the base of the flower.
C. The receptacle is the part of the flower that receives the pollen whereas the pedicel relays sperm to the ovule.
D. The pedicel is a reproductive part of a flower and the receptacle is a vegetative part.
E. The pedicel is haploid and the receptacle is diploid.
Answer: B
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