Questions and Answers
What are the petals of a flower primarily used for?
What do the stamen consist of?
Anther and filament
What does the anther produce?
Pollen
What is the function of the filament?
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The ovary contains ______.
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The ovary swells to produce fruit after fertilization.
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What does the ovule produce?
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What does the pistil consist of?
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What is the role of the stigma?
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What is the style?
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What is pollen?
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What does the stalk do?
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What is the purpose of the sepal?
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What is meiosis?
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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.
