Botony Lab Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fruit
A
A mature ovary
2
Q
Simple
A
Derived from one pistil in one flower (might have multiple chambers called carples )
3
Q
Aggregate
A
Derived from multiple pistils of one flower
4
Q
Multiple
A
Several simple flowers fused into one flower
5
Q
Pericarp and its layers
A
The Pericarp is the outer wall/layers of the seed it contains
Endocarp
Mesocarp
Exocarp
6
Q
Dehiscent vs indehiscent
A
Dehiscent seeds open at maturity to release seeds; indehiscent do not
7
Q
Accessory
A
Swollen flower receptacle surrounds and protects ovary ex a strawberry
8
Q
Todays lesson is on
A
Structure of the plant body
