flower structure

Question 1

what is the function of a petal

Answer 1

to attract pollinating insects and guide them towards the nectar

Question 2

what is the function of the anther

Answer 2

the male part of the plant which is part of the stamen which produces and releases pollen grains (the male gamete)

Question 3

what is the function of the filament

Answer 3

a male part of the plant which is another part of the stamen which carries water and nutrients to the anther and positions the anther where the wind and bee can pick up pollen

Question 4

what is the function of the stigma

Answer 4

the female part of the plant which is a receptive surface and selects pollen grains as well as stimulating the growth of a pollen tube

Question 5

what is the function of a style

Answer 5

the female part of the plant which positions the stigma where it can best receive pollen

Question 6

what is the function of the ovary

Answer 6

the female part of a plant which retains and protects ovules and becomes the fruit after fertilisation

Question 7

what are the function of the ovules

Answer 7

the female part of the plant which contains the embryo sac and develops into a seed after fertilisation

Question 8

what are the function of sepals

Answer 8

protects the flower bud

Question 9

what is the function of the stamen

Answer 9

the name for the male parts of the plant consisting of the anther and filament

Question 10

what is the function of the carpel

Answer 10

the name for the female parts of the plant consisting of the stigma, style and ovary