Carpels and stamens are reproductiv

Carpels and stamens are reproductive organs; sepals and petals are sterile. A carpel has an ovaryat its base and a long, slender neck called the style. At the top of the style is a sticky structure called the stigma that captures pollen. Within the ovary are one or more ovules, which become seeds if fertilized; the number of ovules depends on the spe-cies. The flower shown in Figure 38.2 has a single carpel, but many species have multiple carpels.