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Plant Life : The Flower

ICSE · Class 6 · Biology

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Longitudinal section diagrams of a drupe (e.g., mango, coconut) and a berry (e.g., brinjal, tomato) showing the pericarp differentiated into epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp.
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Card 1Introduction to Flower

What is a flower?

Answer

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

Card 2Flower Structure

Name the four whorls of a flower.

Answer

The four whorls of a flower are: Calyx (sepals), Corolla (petals), Androecium (stamens), and Gynoecium (carpel or pistil).

Card 3Flower Structure

What is the function of the calyx?

Answer

The calyx is the outermost whorl made of sepals. It protects the flower in the bud stage. Sepals are usually green and leaf-like.

Card 4Flower Structure

Why are petals colorful and fragrant?

Answer

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.

Card 5Flower Structure

What is the androecium? Name its parts.

Answer

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.

Card 6Flower Structure

What is the gynoecium? Name its parts.

Answer

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

Card 7Types of Flowers

What is a complete flower?

Answer

A complete flower has all four whorls — calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium. Example: Hibiscus (Shoe flower).

Card 8Types of Flowers

What is a bisexual flower?

Answer

A bisexual flower has both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive parts. Example: Hibiscus, Mustard.

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Key topics in Plant Life : The Flower include The Flower — Complete Concept Map, The Flower – Complete Chapter Overview, Mind map showing the four whorls of a flower and their characteristics. These are the concepts ICSE Class 6 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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