3A structure of a flower Flashcards

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what are the stamens? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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made up of anther and filament, male parts of flower

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what are the anther? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of stamen, produces pollen and releases pollen grains

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what are the filament? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of stamen, supports the anther

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what are the carpels? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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made up of stigma, style, ovary, ovules- female parts of flowers

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what are the stigma? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of carpel, a platform on which pollen lands, receiving pollen

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what are the style? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of carpel, connects stigma to the ovary (pollen tube grows through here)

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what are the ovaries? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of the carpel, contains female gametes and ovules

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what are the ovules? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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part of carpel, produces and containes ova

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what are the petals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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may be large and brightly coloured, or small and dull, attracts insects for pollination (if large and brightly coloured)

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what are the sepals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

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small, green, leaf like structures - protects leave when in bud

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