science Flashcards
sepal function
to protect the unopened plant
petal function
to attract pollinators with bright colors
anther function
produce pollen
filament function
to hold up the anther so its accessible
what is stamen
anther + filament = male reproductive organ
style function
tube like structure that supports the stigma
stigma function
has sticky surface to collect pollens
ovary function
produces and contains developing seeds or ovules
whats carpel
style + stigma + ovary = female reproductive system
epidermis function
to protect the cells and tissues inside
endodermis function
to protect xylem and phloem
cortex function
a basic tissue for growing the plant
root hair function
to absorb water & minerals, to extend the root absorbing range
xylem function
to transfer water & minerals from the soil to the plant
phloem function
to transport photosynthesis results
