Parts of a flower Flashcards
1
Q
What are the anthers?
A
Produces male gametes (in pollen grains)
2
Q
What are the Stamens?
A
The male parts of the flower consisting of the anther held up on the filament
3
Q
What is the filament?
A
It supports the anther
4
Q
What is the stigma?
A
The top part of the female part of the flower which collects pollen grains
5
Q
What is the Nectary?
A
It attracts pollinators
6
Q
What is the ovary?
A
They prepare the ovules for fertilization, protect zygotes and develop into a seed bearing fruit
7
Q
What is the ovule?
A
It produces and houses egg cells
8
Q
What is the petal?
A
Protects the reproductive parts of the flower- brightly coloured
9
Q
What is the sepal?
A
It protects the unopened flower bud
10
Q
What is the stem?
A
It transports water and nutrients up from the roots all the way to the leaves
