Flower Parts Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the main types of leaves based on their structure?
Simple leaves and compound leaves.
True or False: A simple leaf has multiple leaflets.
False.
Fill in the blank: A ______ leaf is divided into multiple leaflets.
compound
What type of leaf arrangement has leaves attached directly to the stem?
Alternate arrangement.
Which part of the flower is responsible for reproduction?
The reproductive system.
What are the male reproductive parts of a flower called?
Stamens.
What are the female reproductive parts of a flower called?
Pistils.
True or False: The stamen consists of the anther and filament.
True.
What is the function of the anther?
It produces pollen.
What is the part of the pistil that receives pollen?
Stigma.
What is the ovary in a flower?
The part that contains ovules.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the flower where fertilization occurs.
ovule
What is the term for flowers that have both male and female reproductive organs?
Perfect flowers.
What is the difference between complete and incomplete flowers?
Complete flowers have all four main parts; incomplete flowers lack one or more parts.
True or False: Petals are part of the reproductive system.
False.
What is the primary function of petals in a flower?
To attract pollinators.
What type of leaf arrangement has leaves growing from the same point on the stem?
Whorled arrangement.
What is the role of sepals in a flower?
To protect the flower bud.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the stalk that supports the flower.
peduncle
What are the two main processes of reproduction in flowering plants?
Pollination and fertilization.
What is the term for the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma?
Pollination.
True or False: All plants have flowers as part of their reproductive system.
False.
What is a flower’s corolla?
The collection of petals.
What type of leaves are typically broad and flat?
Simple leaves.
