Plant Reproduction: Flower Structure, Pollination, Fertilization, and Seed Development

What is the function of the sepal?

Protects the flower bud before it opens

What is the function of the petal?

Attracts insects and other pollinators

What are the two parts of the stamen and their functions?

Anther: Produces pollen (male sex cells)

Filament: Supports the anther

What are the three parts of the pistil and their functions?

Stigma: Receives pollen

Style: Transfers pollen to ovary

Ovary: Contains ovules, develops into fruit and seeds

What is pollination?

Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma

What happens during pollen tube formation?

Pollen grows a tube down the style

What is fertilization in plants?

Male sex cell fuses with female ovule

What is the difference between a zygote and an embryo?

Zygote: First cell after fertilization

Embryo: Tiny plant developing from the zygote

What happens after fertilization?

Ovules become seeds, ovary develops into fruit