16 Questions
What is the term for beginning life as one gender and then switching to the other?
Sequential hermaphroditism
In the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), how do the flowers open?
Sequentially from bottom to top
At what stage does each flower of the foxglove start as male and then turn female?
Before opening
As bees move up the inflorescence of the foxglove, what sex are the younger flowers?
Only male
What is the main purpose of sequential hermaphroditism in foxglove flowers?
Enhancement of outcrossing
What part of the inflorescence do bees start at when visiting foxglove flowers?
Bottom
What part of the flower collectively forms the calyx?
Sepals
Which plant type completes its cycle in two growing seasons?
Biennial
What structure develops into a fruit after fertilization?
Ovary
In which group of plants do flowers occur as specialized branches at the tips of peduncles?
Dicots
What is the swollen end of the peduncle or pedicel called?
Receptacle
Which part of the flower is responsible for attracting pollinators?
Petals
What is the group of flowers called?
Inflorescence
Which type of ovary has the calyx and corolla attached to the receptacle at the base of the ovary?
Superior ovary
What is the name for the group of sepals collectively in a flower?
Calyx
Which part of the stamen develops pollen grains?
Anther
Test your knowledge on plant reproduction, life cycles, and the structures involved in the process. Explore the differences between monocots and eudicots, learn about the floral structure, fruit types, dispersal mechanisms, and the life cycles of annual and biennial plants.
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