Flower Parts
This colorful flower part attracts insects and other pollinators.
Petal
This is the transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil.
Pollination
This part of a seed will become the new plant.
Embryo
This happens when a seed begins to grow.
Germination
These rounded underground structures have roots attached and can be used for reproduction.
Bulbs
This flower part is the stalk that has the anther on top.
Stamen
Plants can be pollinated by self-pollination, wind, and these living things.
Animals
This seed part protects the seed.
Seed Coat
After a seed germinates, this young plant grows.
Seedling
These stems grow along the ground and can produce new plants.
Runners
This is the top part of the stamen that produces pollen.
Anther
The anther produces this powder-like substance needed for pollination.
Pollen
This part of the seed provides stored food for the embryo.
Cotyledon
Put these in order: seed germinates, seedling grows, plant becomes an adult.
Seed germinates → Seedling grows → Adult plant
These are smaller than a seed and are used in reproduction.
Spores
This flower part receives pollen during pollination.
Pistil
After pollen moves from the anther, it must reach this flower part.
Pistil
Name the three conditions most seeds need to germinate.
Air, Proper Temperature, and Water
The adult plant produces this before the cycle begins again.
Fruit containing seeds
These structures contain the seeds of conifers.
Cones
Name the four flower parts emphasized in this chapter.
Petal, Stamen, Anther and Pistil
Why are petals important to a flowering plant's reproduction?
Their color attracts pollinators.
Explain how the seed coat and cotyledon help the embryo.
The seed coat protects the seed and embryo, while the cotyledon provides stored food for the developing plant.
Put the six major steps of the flowering plant life cycle in order
Seed dispersed → Seed germinates → Seedling grows → Flowers grow/adult plant → Fruit produced → Adult dies/seeds dispersed
Name all five methods or structures for plant reproduction from this matching section.
Bulbs, Cones, Cuttings, Runners, and Spores