Flower Structure and Pollination Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three main functions of flowers?
A
- production of gametes
- sites of pollination and fertilisation
- sites of seed and fruit formation
2
Q
what is the role of pollen?
A
the gamete produced in the anther which is part of the male part (stamen) of the flower
3
Q
what is the role of ova?
A
the gamete produced in the ovules found in the ovary within the female park (carpel) of the flower
4
Q
what is pollination?
A
the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on another plant is cross-pollination
