structure of a flower

Question 1

what are the stamens? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 1

made up of anther and filament, male parts of flower

Question 2

what are the anther? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 2

part of stamen, produces pollen and releases pollen grains

Question 3

what are the filament? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 3

part of stamen, supports the anther

Question 4

what are the carpels? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 4

made up of stigma, style, ovary, ovules- female parts of flowers

Question 5

what are the stigma? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 5

part of carpel, a platform on which pollen lands, receiving pollen

Question 6

what are the style? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 6

part of carpel, connects stigma to the ovary (pollen tube grows through here)

Question 7

what are the ovaries? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 7

part of the carpel, contains female gametes and ovules

Question 8

what are the ovules? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 8

part of carpel, produces and containes ova

Question 9

what are the petals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 9

may be large and brightly coloured, or small and dull, attracts insects for pollination (if large and brightly coloured)

Question 10

what are the sepals? describe and explain the importance in sexual reproduction

Answer 10

small, green, leaf like structures - protects leave when in bud