BIO Reproduction (2) Flashcards
Mostly Plant Reproduction
_____ are the reproductive organs of plants.
Flowers
Flowers
- Male - _____
- Female - _____
- pollen grains
- ovules
What are the 4 basic parts of the plant?
- Sepal
- Petals
- Pistil
- Stamen
Structure of Flower
- Male flower part
- consist of anther (pollen sac) and long supporting filament
Stamen
Anthers
- The sacs release _____ on to the outside of the anthers that brush against insects on entering the flowers
- The pollen once deposited on the insect is transferred to the _____ of another flower or the same flower.
- The _____ is then able to be fertilized.
- pollen
- stigma
- ovule
Structure of Flower
- female flower part
- this part consists of _____. _____, and _____
stigma, style, and ovary
Structure of Flower
_____ - is covered in a sticky substance that the pollen grains will adhere to
Stigma
Structure of Flower
_____ - it raises the stigma away from the ovary to decrease the likelihood of pollen contamination. It varies in length.
Style
Structure of Flower
_____ - This protects the ovule and once fertilization has taken place, it will become the fruit.
Ovary
Structure of Flower
_____ - is like the egg in animals and once fertilization has taken place, it will become the seed.
Ovule
Types of flower:
- Complete flower
- Incomplete flower
- Perfect flower
- Imperfect flower
Types of Flower
It has all four basic parts: Sepal, Petal, Pistil, and Stamen
Complete flower
ex. Hibiscus, Minnieroot
Types of Flower
It lacks some basic parts.
Incomplete flower
- spadix (no sepal, petals), pumpkin flower (no stamen, pistil)
Types of Flower
It has both stamen and pistil/carpel.
Perfect flower
ex. Rose, Water lily
Types of Flower
- It has either stamen or carpel/Pistil
Imperfect flower
ex. Papaya, Ivy gourd