12 Questions
What occurs before the actual flower is seen on a plant?
The decision to flower is made
What is the function of the androecium in a flower?
It represents the male reproductive organ
What is the proximal end of the filament attached to?
The petal or thalamus of the flower
What is a characteristic of the anther in a typical angiosperm?
It is dithecous
What would you observe if you were to collect stamens from different species of flowers?
A large variation in size and shape
What is the purpose of making neat diagrams of stamens?
To observe the shape and attachment of anthers
What is the shape of an anther in a transverse section?
Tetragonal
What is the function of the outer three wall layers of a microsporangium?
Protection and dehiscence of the anther
What is the ploidy of the cells of the microspore tetrad?
Haploid
What is the process of formation of microspores from a pollen mother cell through meiosis?
Microsporogenesis
What is the function of the tapetum in a microsporangium?
Nutrition to the developing pollen grains
What is the result of the dehiscence of an anther?
Release of pollen grains
Test your knowledge on the process of flowering in plants, from the initiation of hormonal and structural changes to the differentiation and development of reproductive structures. Learn about the formation of inflorescences, floral buds, and the development of androecium and gynoecium. Evaluate your understanding of plant reproductive biology with this quiz!
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