3A structure of a flower Flashcards
what are the stamens? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
made up of anther and filament, male parts of flower
what are the anther? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of stamen, produces pollen and releases pollen grains
what are the filament? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of stamen, supports the anther
what are the carpels? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
made up of stigma, style, ovary, ovules- female parts of flowers
what are the stigma? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of carpel, a platform on which pollen lands, receiving pollen
what are the style? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of carpel, connects stigma to the ovary (pollen tube grows through here)
what are the ovaries? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of the carpel, contains female gametes and ovules
what are the ovules? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
part of carpel, produces and containes ova
what are the petals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
may be large and brightly coloured, or small and dull, attracts insects for pollination (if large and brightly coloured)
what are the sepals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction
small, green, leaf like structures - protects leave when in bud