Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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How many parents in asexual reproduction?
How many parents in asexual reproduction?
One parent
Definition of gametes
Definition of gametes
Haploid cells that can fuse together
What are flowers in plants?
What are flowers in plants?
Reproductive organs
Function of sepals
Function of sepals
Protect the flower when it is a bud
Male part of flower
Male part of flower
Stamen (anther and filament)
Function of anther
Function of anther
Produces pollen grains
Female part of flower
Female part of flower
Carpel (stigma, style, and ovary)
Where does pollen land in a flower?
Where does pollen land in a flower?
Stigma
Function of style
Function of style
Tube through which pollen tube grows
What does the ovary contain?
What does the ovary contain?
One or more ovules
Function of nectary
Function of nectary
Produces nectar to attract insects for pollination
Product of gamete fusion in sexual reproduction
Product of gamete fusion in sexual reproduction
Zygote, which develops into a seed
Purpose of sexual reproduction in plants
Purpose of sexual reproduction in plants
Promotes genetic variation for survival and adaptation
Definition of pollination
Definition of pollination
Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
Characteristics of petals in animal-pollinated plants
Characteristics of petals in animal-pollinated plants
Large, brightly coloured, scented to attract insects