PBOT MT EXAM Flashcards
Type of sepals which are fused with each other
GAMOSEPALOUS
These are group of leaves modified or adapted for reproduction in the angiosperms
FLOWERS
The outermost whorl of the flower
SEPALS
They are generally green in color
SEPALS
Sepals fall just at the time of opening of flower bud
CADUCOUS
They collectively constitute the calyx
SEPALS
Types of sepals
- POLYSEPALOUS
- GAMOSEPALOUS
Type of sepals which are free from each other
POLYSEPALOUS
Examples of a polysepalous sepals
MUSTARD, RADISH
Examples of a gamosepalous sepals
COTTON, DATURA, BRINJAL
They enclose the outer flower parts in the bud
SEPALS
Duration of sepals
- CADUCOUS
- DECIDUOUS
- PERSISTANT
Example/s of a flower that has caducous sepals
POPPY
Sepals fall after pollination
DECIDUOUS
Highly condensed and modified reproductive shoot
FLOWERS
Petals constitute the ____
COROLLA
It functions to facilitate important event of gamete formation and fusion
FLOWERS
It connects the ovary to the stigma
STYLE
Types of petals
- ASYMMETRICAL
- SYMMETRICAL
- POLYPETALOUS
- GAMOPETALOUS
Sepals that do not fall and remain attached to fruit
PERSISTANT
Example/s of a flower that has a persistant sepals
- TOMATO
- CAPSICUM
- COTTON
- DATURA
- BRINJAL
It is the enlarged basal part, on which lies the elongated tube
OVARY
It is the male part of the flower lying inner to the corolla
STAMENS
What are the grouping of stamens
- ANTHER
- FILAMENT
- CONNECTIVE
Usually found at the tip of the style and is receptive surface for pollen grains
STIGMA
Grouping of stamens is called ____
ANDROECIUM
It is the female part of the flower which comprises the central whorl of modified floral leaves
PISTIL
Pistil is collectively called the ____
GYNOECIUM
Pistil is consisting of ____
- OVARY
- STYLE
- STIGMA
They are usually the conspicuous, colored, attractive part of a flower
PETALS
Example/s of flowers that has deciduous sepals
MUSTARD
It is the enlarged end of the flower stem or stalk
RECEPTACLE
The part where the sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil are attached
RECEPTACLE
Variations in floral structure
- BASED ON FLOWER PARTS PRESENT
- BASED ON SEXUALITY OF THE FLOWER
- BASED ON SIZE AND SHAPE OF FLORAL PARTS
- BASED ON FLORAL SYMMETRY
- BASED ON THE POSITION OF THE OVARY
- BASED ON UNION OF THE FLORAL PARTS
- BASED ON NUMBER OF FLOWER PARTS
Two types of variation in floral structure based on flower parts present
- COMPLETE FLOWER
- INCOMPLETE FLOWER
The calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium are present
COMPLETE FLOWER
A flower with one of the four whorl missing
INCOMPLETE FLOWER