Flower Structure

Question 1

What is the male section of a plant? What are its subgroups and what is the function of each?

Answer 1

Stamen is the male section

Anther- contains sex cells
Filament- provides support for the anther

Question 2

What is the female section of a plant? What are its subgroups and what is the function of each?

Answer 2

Single carpel (pistil) is the female section

Stigma- sticky surface for pollen sacs to stick to
Style- provides support for the stigma
Ovary- stores eggs

Question 3

What are the four main parts of the flower?

Answer 3

1. Stamen
2. Petal
3. Carpel (pistil)
4. Sepal

Question 4

What is the role of the petal?

Answer 4

Colorful to attract animals

Question 5

What is the role of the sepal?

Answer 5

Perform photosynthesis

Question 6

What is the ovule?

Answer 6

Female sex cell

Question 7

What is roman cement?

Answer 7

Strong form of cement that will even set underwater

Question 8

What does the anther contain?

Answer 8

Pollen sacs

Question 9

What is the role for the receptacle?

Answer 9

Support the base of the flower

Question 10

______ flowers contain all four floral organs.

Answer 10

Complete

Question 11

______ flower lack one or more floral organs.

Answer 11

Incomplete

Question 12

______ flower lack both stamen and carpels.

Answer 12

Imperfect

Question 13

Inflorescence are ______ of flowers.

Answer 13

Cluster

Question 14

Name an incomplete flower.

Answer 14

Grass