8. Plant reproduction

asexual reproduction

A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.

sexual reproduction

A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents

Adaption

changing to suit new conditions

Petals

attract pollinators

Sepals

Leaflike parts that cover and protect the flower bud

Anthers

Site of pollen grain production. Part of the stamen.

Filaments

Attaches the anther to the rest of the flower

Stamen

the male reproductive organ of a flower

Pistil

female reproductive organ of a flower

style (flower)

Connects the stigma to the ovary of a flower

Ovary (flower)

A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop.

Ovule (flower)

becomes the seed

Pollination

The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants

Fertilization in a flower

joining of a pollen grain with a flower's immature seed

Germination

the sprouting of a seed