What is the function of the flower
Reproduction
What is the name of the female part of the flower?
Carpel
What is the name of the male part(s) of the flower
Stamen
Which specific part of the flower produces pollen?
Anther
Where specifically are the ovules stored?
Ovary
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from ______ to _______
Anther to Stigma
What 2 methods of pollination are used by most flowers?
Insects & wind
Give 2 structural adaptations of wind pollinated flowers
feathery stigma
stigma outside petals
stamens (or anthers) outside petals
no nectary
smaller/less bright petals
Give 2 structural adaptations of an insect pollinated flower
stigma inside petals
stamens (or anthers) inside petals
nectary
larger/brighter petals
Name the substances produced by the pollen tube that allows it to grow down the carpel into the ovule
Enzymes
Name the 3 parts that make up the female carpel of a flower
Stigma, Style & Ovary
Name the 2 parts that make up the male stamen of a flower
Anther and filament
What is the name of the place on the ovule that the pollen tube grows through
micropyle
Which part of the flower becomes a seed following fertilisation?
The ovule
Which part of the flower becomes a fruit following fertilisation?
Ovary
Which part of the pollen grain is the only part to travel down the pollen tube?
The (male) nucleus
