3a. Flower Reproduction Flashcards
Name part A and its function
Stigma
Where the pollen cells land
Name part B and its function
Petal
Colouful to attract insects and birds
Name part C
Anther
Produces pollen (male sex cell)
Name part D
Filament
Supports the anther
Name part E
Sepal
Protects the flower when closed
Name part F
Ovary
Produces ovules (female sex cell)
Name part G
Ovule
Female sex cell
Name part H
Style
Will form pollen tube
Name part I
Carpel
Female part of a flower
2 ways that pollen is transferred between flowers
Wind
Insect and birds
Steps after pollen arrives at flower
What does the ovule become after it is fertilised?
A seed
What are 5 ways in which seeds can be dispersed?
- Wind
- Water
- Animal eaten
- Animal fur
- Explosion
What are the 3 basic parts of a seed?
What is “germination”?
A seed becoming a small plant