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What are the petals of a flower primarily used for?
What are the petals of a flower primarily used for?
- Support the flower
- Contain ovules
- Attract insects (correct)
- Produce male gametes
What do the stamen consist of?
What do the stamen consist of?
Anther and filament
What does the anther produce?
What does the anther produce?
Pollen
What is the function of the filament?
What is the function of the filament?
The ovary contains ______.
The ovary contains ______.
The ovary swells to produce fruit after fertilization.
The ovary swells to produce fruit after fertilization.
What does the ovule produce?
What does the ovule produce?
What does the pistil consist of?
What does the pistil consist of?
What is the role of the stigma?
What is the role of the stigma?
What is the style?
What is the style?
What is pollen?
What is pollen?
What does the stalk do?
What does the stalk do?
What is the purpose of the sepal?
What is the purpose of the sepal?
What is meiosis?
What is meiosis?
Study Notes
Flower Structure and Function
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Petals: Brightly colored parts that attract insects, facilitating pollination.
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Stamen: The male reproductive part of the flower, composed of the anther and filament.
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Anther: Responsible for producing male gametes, known as pollen.
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Filament: A supporting structure for the anther, positioning it for optimal access by insects.
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Ovary: Contains ovules and transforms into fruit after fertilization.
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Ovule: The female reproductive structure in seed plants that produces the egg gamete.
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Pistil: The collective term for the female parts of the flower, which include the stigma and style.
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Stigma: The sticky surface at the top of the style, where pollen grains typically adhere.
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Style: The elongated portion of the pistil located between the ovary and stigma; it allows the growth of the pollen tube.
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Pollen: The male gamete carrying half of the genetic material necessary for new plant development.
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Stalk: The support structure for the flower, aiding in elevation and stability.
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Sepal: The outer covering of the flower bud, providing protection before blooming.
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Meiosis: A type of cell division that results in the formation of gametes, occurring within the ovary and anther of the flower.
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Explore the key components of flowers and their roles with these informative flashcards. Each card highlights a specific part, such as petals, stamen, and ovary, detailing their functions in plant reproduction.
