Leaf Anatomy
What is the tip of the leaf called (the very top portion)?
Apex
What is the male flower part also called?
Stamen
What is the main process that takes place in the leaf?
Photosynthesis
What is the overall purpose of a flower?
Reproduction
What is the long stalky portion of the pistil called? This is where pollen slides down to the ovary.
Style
What is the central vein in the middle of the leaf called?
Midrib
What is the female flower part called?
Pistil
Where, specifically, does photosynthesis take place in the leaf?
Chloroplast
Once fertilized, the ovary becomes the ________ of the plant.
Fruit
A flower that is missing either a pistil or stamen is called a(n)...
Imperfect Flower/Incomplete Flower
Margin
What are the modified leaves that surround the reproductive organs called? Hint: They are normally colorful and fragrant!
Petals
What is the name of the green pigment that turns the plant green? It is contained within the chloroplast.
Chlorophyll
Once fertilized, the ovules become the ______________ of the plant.
Seeds
A flower that contains all four parts (pistil, stamen, petals, sepals) is called a...
Perfect Flower/ Complete Flower
What leaf part is the site of photosynthesis? It also contains chlorophyll to make the plant green.
Chloroplast
What are the modified leaves that surround and protect the flower bud called?
Sepals
What is the purpose of the stomata?
Breathing and transpiration (of water and gases)
Where is pollen produced in the flower?
Anther (part of the stamen)
The small stalk that connects the leaf blade to the main stem is called the...
Petiole
What is the "skin" of the leaf called? It helps prevent the loss of moisture.
Epidermis
What does a "perfect flower" contain
Both male and female parts
What controls the opening and closing of the stomata?
Guard cells
Where do pollinators carry the pollen to (where on the flower does the pollen get placed)?
Stigma
Why are flowers colorful and fragrant?
To attract pollinators