Plant Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Name the parts of a flower used in reproduction.
A
Sepals, Petals, Nectaries, Stamen (anther and the filament) and the Carpel (stigma, style).
2
Q
What is the function of the sepal?
A
Protect the flower when it’s a bud.
3
Q
What is the function of the Petals?
A
Colourful to attract the insects.
4
Q
What is the function of the nectary?
A
To give out sugary liquid to attract the insects.
5
Q
What is the function of the anther?
A
Produces male sex cells (contained in the pollen grain).
6
Q
What is the function of the filament?
A
Holds up the anther.
7
Q
What is the function of the stigma?
A
It traps pollen.
8
Q
What is the function of the style?
A
Where the pollen tube grows down to the female sex cells.
9
Q
What is the function of the ovary?
A
Produces female sex cells (contained in the ovules).
