Flowering Plants

Front

What is the male part of the flower called?

Back

Stamen

Front

What is produced when the egg cell in a flower's ovary is pollinated?

Back

Seed

Front

How does a plant know when to bloom?

Back

It senses the number of day and night hours in a season.

Front

Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Leaves

Front

What part of the flower protects the bud before it blooms?

Back

Sepals

Front

What is the female part of the flower called?

Back

Pistil

Front

What is the function of petals in a flower?

Back

To attract pollinators.

Front

What is pollination?

Back

The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.

Front

What are the two main types of pollination?

Back

Self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Front

What role do roots play in a flowering plant?

Back

They anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.