Plant Anatomy

Why are flowers colorful?

• To protect themselves against predators.

• For photosynthesis to occur.

• To attract pollinators.

• To attract sunlight

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What is a pollinator?

• Organism that moves pollen from plant to plant.

• Organism that eats pollen.

• A plant that makes pollen for reproduction.

• A plant that does not make pollen

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Male reproductive parts of a plant are the:

• filament and stigma

• anther and style

• anther and filament

• stigma and style

In which part of the flower is pollen found?

• Filament

• Anther

• Ovary

• Xylem

• Phloem

How does pollen reach the ovule?

• Stigma --> Style
• Style --> stigma
• Ovary --> stigma
• Ovary --> style

How else can pollen be moved besides pollinators?

• Sunlight
• Wind
• Snow
• Hail

After fertilization the ovule will....

• Be carried away by a pollinator
• Be blown away by the wind
• Will grow into a new plant
• Develop into a fruit that contains seeds

How many pistils are shown in the diagram?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

Which of the following is not a male part of the flower?

• Pistil

• Anther

• Stamen

• Filament

This is the main support of the plant.

• Stem

• Root

• Vein

• Leaf

• Phloem