Question

Describe each flower structure and its role in plant reproduction. State if the structure is male, female or neither: a. stamen *

Answer 1

Answer:

Flower structure

Parts of a flower

The flower is the reproductive organ of many plants.

The table describes the main parts of a flower and their functions:

Structure Function

Sepals         Protect the unopened flower

Petals        May be brightly coloured to attract insects

Stamens         The male parts of the flower (each consists of an anther held up on a filament)

Anthers              Produce male sex cells (pollen grains)

Stigma        The top of the female part of the flower which collects pollen grains

Ovary      Produces the female sex cells (contained in the ovules)

Nectary          Produce a sugary solution called nectar, which attracts insects