attracts insects/ animals to carry pollen (sexual reproduction)
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Name two mammals that might pollinate a plant
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mice and bats
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If the petals of a flower are reduced or absent, how is the plant pollinated?
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rely on wind or water to pollinate them
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The female reproductive structures
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carpels
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Name three parts of the pistil
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stigma, style, ovary
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Where are the ovules stored?
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ovary
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Name the two parts of the stamen
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anther, filament
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Describe sexual reproduction in plants
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pollen from an anther is transferred to the stigma of the pistil
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The ovary develops into what structure?
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seed
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Define fruit.
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any structure that encloses, protects, and moves seed around
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Describe how a pollen grain can fertilize a plant.
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-pollen grain goes to the stigma
-pollen tube will go down style
-then pollen fertilizes the egg in ovule by acting as a sperm of the flower
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Some flowers are not brightly colored at all, but have a very pungent odor that smell like rotting meat. How do you think these flowers are pollinated?
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-flies
-self-pollinate through self-fertilization
-wind or water carries pollen
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In many flowers, the pistil and stamen reach maturity at different times. Why's this an advantage?
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-ensures genetic diversity
-plant gets less chance of self-fertilization
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