Plants Sexual Reproduction Flashcards
(20 cards)
Pistil
Female part of the flower
Pistil
Female part of the flower
Stigma
“Sticky tip” catches pollen
Stigma
“Sticky tip” catches pollen
Style
Supports/holds up stigma
Style
Supports/holds up stigma
Ovary
Holds the ovules (eggs), swells to become fruit
Ovary
Holds the ovules (eggs), swells to become fruit
Ovules
Eggs > female reproductive cells, becomes seeds
Ovules
Eggs > female reproductive cells, becomes seeds
Stamen
Male part of the flower
Stamen
Male part of the flower
Anther
Holds the pollen grains > male reproductive cells (sperm)
Anther
Holds the pollen grains > male reproductive cells (sperm)
Filament
Stalk that holds up the anther
Filament
Stalk that holds up the anther
Petals
Smell/look appealing to attract pollinators
Petals
Smell/look appealing to attract pollinators
Sepals
Protect the flower before it opens
Sepals
Protect the flower before it opens