Flower Biology Flashcards

1
Q

What is a flower’s main function?

A

reproduction

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2
Q

a plant with both male and female organs

A

heterosporangiate

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3
Q

Name flower parts

A

Calyx (Sepal)
Corolla (Petal)
Gynoecium (carpel)
Androecium (stamen)

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4
Q

What is the Calyx and Corolla collectively called?

A

Perianth

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5
Q

What flower symmetry has 2 equal halves?

A

Actinomorphic/Radial

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6
Q

What flower symmetry has 2 equal halves over one vertical plane?

A

Zygomorphic/Bilateral

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7
Q

What flower symmetry cannot be divided into any equal parts?

A

Asymmetrical

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8
Q

What is basipetal succession?

A

Older flowers up, younger at base

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