Parts of the Flower Quiz: Pollen, Pistil, and Floral Structures

Flower Structure and Function

• The anther, a part of the stamen, is responsible for producing pollen.

Stamen Function

• The stamen, composed of the anther and filament, produces and holds pollen for fertilization.

Pistil Function

• The pistil, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary, contains the ovules where fertilization takes place.

Sepal Function

• The sepal, a leaf-like structure, provides support and protection for the developing flower bud.

Pollination and Fertilization

• The stigma, part of the pistil, receives pollen during fertilization.

Fruit Development

• The ovary, part of the pistil, develops into a fruit after fertilization.