Flowers and Pollination Lecture Review

A set of practice flashcards covering flower anatomy, pollination mechanisms, and methods of contraception based on lecture notes.

Pollination is when pollen moves from the __________ (the male part where it is made) to the stigma (the female part).

anther

The __________ consists of the anther held up on the filament.

stamen

The __________ consists of the stigma, style, and ovary.

Carpel

The __________ is the top of the female part of the flower which collects pollen grains.

stigma

The __________ produces the female sex cells, which are known as ovules.

Ovary

The main function of the __________ is to protect the unopened flower.

Sepal

Insect-pollinated flowers produce pollen that is __________ or __________ so it can stick to the insect.

sticky or spiky

Wind-pollinated plants have __________ stigmas to collect pollen flying by.

feathery

Condoms are used by males during intercourse and are an example of the __________ method of contraception.

barrier

The contraceptive pill is taken by females and must be taken __________ to prevent pregnancy.

daily