angiosperm reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
what is an angiosperm?
A
- with flowers
- ovules enclosed in ovary
2
Q
what is a flower?
A
- organ of reproduction
- will attract pollinators
- hermaphroditic flowers as well
- anthers for male part
- ovary for female
3
Q
what is the structure of a flower?
A
- callyx (green)
- corolla (coloured)
- stamen (male)
- carpels (female)
- receptacle
4
Q
perianth
A
- corolla : attracts pollinators (petals)
- calyx : protects unopened bud (sepals)
5
Q
Carpel
A
- stigma : sticky surface for pollen to adhere to
- style : joins stigma to ovary
- ovary : ovules are formed after fertilisation (fruit)
- ovule : contains female gamete (seed)
6
Q
stamen
A
- anther : male organ (pollen)
- filament : flexible stalk