Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

What are the 4 major organs of a flower?
(Individually and collectively)

Answer 1

Sepals (Calyx)
Petals (Corolla)
Stamen (Androecium)
Pistil (compound pistil)

Question 2

What are tepals?

Answer 2

Petals and sepals that are indistinguishable from each other

Question 3

Where are the nectaries located and what are their function?

Answer 3

Base of the corolla
Secrete sweet nectar for pollinators

Question 4

What is the anatomy of the stamen?

Answer 4

Anther: pollen bearing structure
Filament: stalk that bears the anther

Question 5

What is the anatomy of the pistil?

Answer 5

Comprised of one or more carpels (modified leaves that contain ovules)
Can be a single carpel or compound

Question 6

Difference between complete and incomplete?

Answer 6

Complete: all 4 major organs
Incomplete: one or more missing

Question 7

Difference between perfect and imperfect/hermaphroditic?

Answer 7

Perfect: all reproductive structures on single flower
Imperfect: reproductive structures are in separate flowers

Question 8

How are monoecious and dioecious plants different?

Answer 8

Mono: contains both staminate and pistillate flowers
Di: staminate and pistillate flowers separated

Question 9

How are flowers attached and arranged on a plant?

Answer 9

Peduncle: modified stem that bears flower
Solitary: one single flower per peduncle
Inflorescence: multiple flowers per peduncle (clusters)