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What is the name of the male reproductive part of a flower?
What is the function of the anther?
To produce pollen
Which part of the flower supports the anther?
What is the stigma?
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What is the role of the style in a flower?
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What does the ovary contain?
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What is a carpel?
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What is the purpose of the sepal?
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What is the function of an ovule?
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What are petals?
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Study Notes
Stamen
- Male reproductive part of the flower, essential for pollen production.
- Composed of two main structures: anther and filament.
Anther
- Located at the tip of the stamen.
- Produces and stores pollen grains, which contain male gametes.
Filament
- A slender stalk that supports the anther.
- Connects the anther to the main body of the flower, enabling pollen transfer.
Stigma
- Part of the pistil (female part), located at the top of the style.
- Receives pollen during fertilization, playing a crucial role in reproduction.
Style
- The slender column that connects the stigma to the ovary.
- Provides a pathway for pollen tubes to travel after pollination.
Ovary
- The swollen base of the pistil that houses the ovules.
- After fertilization, it develops into fruit and seeds.
Carpel
- The individual female reproductive unit of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
- Flowers can have multiple carpels, either separate or fused.
Sepal
- Leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud before it opens.
- Often green, sepals form the outermost whorl of the flower.
Ovule
- Structure within the ovary that develops into a seed after fertilization.
- Contains female gametes and is crucial for sexual reproduction.
Petal
- Brightly colored parts of a flower that attract pollinators.
- Play a significant role in the reproductive process by aiding in pollination.
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Test your knowledge of flower anatomy with this quiz that covers essential terms such as stamen, stigma, and petal. Each term relates to different parts of a flower, helping you understand their functions and structures. Challenge yourself and enhance your learning about botany!
