Flower Anatomy and Reproductive Structures Quiz

Flower Anatomy and Symmetry

• The term "placentation" refers to the position of the ovary in a flower.
• Flowers with actinomorphic symmetry are also known as "radially symmetrical flowers" or "regular flowers".

Flower Types

• A "unisexual flower" lacks one or more of the four floral organs: sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils.
• A "perfect flower" contains both male and female parts.
• "Monoecious" plants have separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
• "Hermaphroditic" plants have flowers that contain both male and female parts.

Symmetry and Flowers

• Flowers with zygomorphic symmetry do not have radial symmetry.
• Perfect flowers always have both male and female parts.

Pollination and Plant Types

• Monoecious plants have separate male and female flowers on the same plant, not on different plants.
• Hermaphroditic plants do not have imperfect and incomplete flowers.
• Pollination can occur through means other than insects, such as wind or self-pollination.