Science Benchmark #2 Review: Flowers
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polvany2898 on March 30, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 anther | the tip of the stamen that produces pollen containing sperm. |
| filament | a slender, stalk-like part of the stamen that supports the anther. |
| ovary | the swollen base of the pistil that contains ovules. |
| ovule | the egg(s) that develops into seeds after they are fertilized. |
| petals | the colorful, leaf-like parts that attract insects and other animals for pollination. |
| Pistil | female reproductive organ in plants that is made up of the ( "sticky" ) stigma, style, ovary and ovule(s). |
| sepals | the leaf-like parts that cover the flower during its bud stage. |
| stamen | the male reproductive organ of a plant that is made up of the anther and filament. |
| stigma | the "sticky" part of the pistil where pollen (sperm) grains land. |
| style | a stalk-like part of the pistil that connects the stigma to the ovary. |
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