Plants Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the role of the stigma?
It has pollen grains attached to it
The 3 parts of the female reproduction section in a plant (3)
Stigma
Style
Ovary
What’s the role of the style?
The style supports the stigma
The role of the ovaries
To hold the female gametes (eggs)
The 2 parts in the male reproductive section of the plant (2)
Anther
Filament
The role of the anther
The anther contains pollen grains which contains the male gamete
The role of the filament
The filament is the stalk that supports the anther
What is pollination?
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma so that the male gametes can fertilise the female gametes in sexual reproduction
What is cross pollination?
Cross pollination is a type of sexual reproduction where pollen is transferred from the anther of one plant to the stigma of another
What do plants that cross-pollinate rely on? (2)
1) insects
2) wind
