Plant Life : The Flower — Flashcards
ICSE · Class 6 · Biology
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What is a flower?
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A flower is the reproductive part of a plant. It helps the plant produce seeds and fruits. Flowers come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, and they contain both male and female parts needed for r…
Name the four whorls of a flower.
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The four whorls of a flower are: Calyx (sepals), Corolla (petals), Androecium (stamens), and Gynoecium (carpel or pistil).
What is the function of the calyx?
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The calyx is the outermost whorl made of sepals. It protects the flower in the bud stage. Sepals are usually green and leaf-like.
Why are petals colorful and fragrant?
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Petals are colorful and fragrant to attract insects like bees and butterflies for pollination. This helps in the transfer of pollen from one flower to another.
What is the androecium? Name its parts.
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The androecium is the male reproductive part of the flower. It consists of stamens, each made of a filament and an anther. The anther produces pollen grains which contain male gametes.
What is the gynoecium? Name its parts.
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The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower. It consists of the pistil, which has three parts: ovary (contains ovules), style (tube-like structure), and stigma (sticky top that receive…
What is a complete flower?
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A complete flower has all four whorls — calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium. Example: Hibiscus (Shoe flower).
What is a bisexual flower?
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A bisexual flower has both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive parts. Example: Hibiscus, Mustard.
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