Plant Parts & Functions
List the four major parts of a plant.
Roots, stems, leaves, flowers
Which flower part contains pollen?
Anther
What is the male flower part called?
Stamen
A flower that has all four parts (pistil, stamen, petals, sepals) is called what?
Complete
What process uses sugar and oxygen to release energy for the plant?
Cellular respiration
Which plant part anchors the plant and absorbs water and nutrients?
Root
Which flower part attracts insects for pollination?
Petal
What two structures make up the stamen?
Anther and filament
A flower missing one or more of the four main parts is called what?
Incomplete
How does light exposure affect sugar production in plants?
Light provides energy needed to produce sugars
Which plant part is responsible for photosynthesis and gas exchange?
Leaf
Which flower part collects pollen?
Stigma
What is the female flower part that contains ovules?
ovary
A flower that has both male and female structures is called what?
Perfect
Why do growers calculate germination rates?
To determine seed viability and planting success
Which plant part holds the plant upright and transports nutrients?
Stem
Which flower part supports the stigma?
Style
Which flower part supports the anther?
Filament
A flower that has only male or only female structures is called what?
Imperfect
Name one reason knowing germination rate is important for growers
Cost efficiency, inventory planning, or population estimates
Which plant part produces seeds and attracts insects for pollination?
Flower
Which flower part is the female structure consisting of stigma, style, and ovary?
Pistil
Which flower part protects the flower before it opens?
Sepal
A flower that has petals and sepals but no pistil is best described as what type of flower?
Incomplete & imperfect
What does a low germination rate indicate about seeds or conditions?
Poor seed quality or unfavorable growing conditions