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pistle

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female reproductive

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flower

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modified stem with highly specialized leaves for sexual reproduction. has reproductive structures. fertilization occurs in flowers.

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stamen

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male reproductive

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petals

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often colored. attract pollinators

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sepal

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leaf like. cover and protect bud

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receptacle

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cup shaped for support

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pedical

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stem. for support. connect flower to plant

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filament

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part of stamen. stalk to support anther

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anther

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part of stamen. produces pollen grains by meosis

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pollen grains

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form by meosis 2 nuclei. thick wall to prevent dying out

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stigma

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female; sticky nob to receive the pollen

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style

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female; stalk tht supports stigma and connects it with the ovary

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ovary

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female; base of pistil. contains ovules and forms into fruit when matured.

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ovules

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female; turn into the seeds

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micropyle

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opening to the ovules through which the pollen tube will grow

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embryo sac

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female; with ovule. has 3 nuclei
1 egg nucleus, monoploid forms from meiosis
2 polar nuclei