Parts Of A Plant

Question 1

Function of sepals

Answer 1

Protect the flower when it is a bud

Question 2

Function of petals

Answer 2

in insect-pollinated flowers,
- attract pollinators by being brightly coloured or by being scented
- act as a landing platform for insect pollinators

Question 3

Function of anther

Answer 3

Produces pollen grains, each pollen grain contains male gametes

Question 4

Function of filament

Answer 4

Supports the anther and holds the anther in a suitable position to disperse pollen

Question 5

Function of stigma

Answer 5

1. Receives pollen grains
2. Produces and secretes a sugary fluid that stimulates pollen grains to germinate

Question 6

Function of style

Answer 6

1. Holds the stigma in a suitable position to trap pollen
2. Connects the stigma to the ovary and allows the pollen tube to grow towards the ovary

Question 7

Function of ovary

Answer 7

Produces ovules, each ovule contains a female gamete

Question 8

Function of ovule

Answer 8

Contains a female gamete (ovum)