Flower Structure and Function

What are the male reproductive parts of a flower called?

• sepals

• stamens

• petals

• pistils

What is the female reproductive part of a flower called?

• pistil

• sepal

• petal

• stamen

What is the function of petals in a flower?

• To attract pollinators

• To provide shade for the flower

• To protect the flower from predators

• To store water for the flower

What is the purpose of sepals in a flower?

• To provide structural support

• To protect the developing bud

• To attract pollinators

• To store water

What is the process called when pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma?

• pollination

• fertilization

• photosynthesis

• germination

What is the name of the structure that contains the ovules in a flower?

• stem

• petal

• stamen

• ovary

What is the function of the style in a flower?

• To protect the flower from predators.

• To store nutrients for the flower.

• To provide structural support to the flower.

• To connect the stigma to the ovary and facilitate the transfer of pollen.

What is the purpose of the filament in a flower?

• The filament provides nutrients to the flower.

• The filament supports the anther.

• The filament helps in pollination.

• The filament protects the flower from predators.

What is the name of the male reproductive cells in a flower?

• pollen

• stamen

• sepal

• petal

What is the term for the fusion of a pollen grain with an ovule?

• pollination

• photosynthesis

• germination

• fertilization