Flower Anatomy and Reproductive Structures Quiz

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What are the two positions of the ovary in flowers and what are they referred to as?

superior and inferior

What is another term for radial symmetry in flowers?

actinomorphic symmetry

What is another term for bilateral symmetry in flowers?

zygomorphic symmetry

What are complete flowers and what do they contain?

flowers having sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils Signup and view all the answers

What are incomplete flowers and what do they lack?

flowers that lack one or more of the sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils Signup and view all the answers

What are perfect flowers and what do they contain?

flowers that contain both male and female parts Signup and view all the answers

What are imperfect flowers and what do they contain?

flowers that contain either male or female parts Signup and view all the answers

What are monoecious plants and how do they differ from dioecious plants?

plants that have separate male and female flowers on the same plant, while dioecious plants have male and female flowers on separate plants Signup and view all the answers

What type of flowers do hermaphroditic plants have?

perfect flowers Signup and view all the answers

What are the different vectors of pollination mentioned in the text?

insects, birds, bats, wind, water, and self-pollination Signup and view all the answers

What are flower parts?

Flower parts are modified leaves that are developed from a bud. Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective noun for the corolla and calyx?

The collective noun for the corolla and calyx is 'tepals'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective noun for all the stamens?

The collective noun for all the stamens is 'androecium'. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts that make up a pistil?

The three parts that make up a pistil are the stigma, style, and one to several carpels. Signup and view all the answers

What is placentation?

Placentation is the pattern of attachment of the ovule to the ovary. Signup and view all the answers

What is axile placentation?

Axile placentation is when the ovules are attached to the center of the ovary, with carpels divided by walls. Signup and view all the answers

What is basal placentation?

Basal placentation is when the ovules are attached to the base of the ovary. Signup and view all the answers

What is connation?

Connation is when floral parts from the same whorl are fused together. Signup and view all the answers

What is adnation?

Adnation is when floral parts from one whorl are fused to parts from another whorl. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between connation and adnation?

Connation is the fusion of floral parts from the same whorl, while adnation is the fusion of floral parts from different whorls. Signup and view all the answers

Flowers can be pollinated by a number of ______

vectors Signup and view all the answers

Monoecious plants have separate male and female ______ on the same plant

flowers Signup and view all the answers

Flower symmetry - ______ Also known as actinomorphic symmetry

radial Signup and view all the answers

Flowers – ______/incomplete Complete pistils flowers – flowers having sepals, petals, stamens, and

incomplete Signup and view all the answers

Perfect flowers contain both male and female ______

parts Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the position of the ovary in flowers and can be either 'superior' or 'inferior'?

Ovary position Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for flowers that lack one or more of the sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils?

Incomplete flowers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for flowers that contain both male and female parts?

Perfect flowers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ovary Positions in Flowers

Ovary positions referred to as 'superior' (above attachment of other floral parts) and 'inferior' (below attachment of other floral parts).

Flower Symmetry

Radial symmetry in flowers is also known as 'actinomorphic symmetry'.
Bilateral symmetry in flowers is referred to as 'zygomorphic symmetry'.

Types of Flowers

Complete flowers contain all four main parts: sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils.
Incomplete flowers lack one or more of the sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils.
Perfect flowers contain both male (stamens) and female (pistils) reproductive structures.
Imperfect flowers contain either male or female reproductive structures, but not both.

Plant Types

Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers on the same plant.
Dioecious plants have male flowers on one plant and female flowers on another.

Pollination

Hermaphroditic plants possess flowers that contain both male and female parts.
Pollination can be facilitated by various vectors including wind, water, and animals.

Flower Structure

Flower parts include the calyx (sepals), corolla (petals), stamens (male), and pistils (female).
The collective noun for the corolla and calyx is 'perianth'.
The collective noun for all the stamens is 'androecium'.
The three parts that make up a pistil are the ovary, style, and stigma.

Placentation

Placentation refers to the arrangement of ovules within the ovary.
Axile placentation occurs when ovules are attached to the central column of the ovary.
Basal placentation occurs when ovules are attached at the base of the ovary.

Floral Terms

Connation is the fusion of similar floral parts (e.g., petals).
Adnation is the fusion of different floral parts (e.g., stamens with petals).
Connation differs from adnation in that it involves similar parts while adnation involves different parts.

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Test your knowledge on flower anatomy and reproductive structures in this quiz. Identify the different parts of a flower such as sepals, petals, and stamens. Learn about the terminology used to describe these structures and enhance your understanding of plant reproduction.