Plant reproduction
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Functions of each part
| Structure | Function | M/F |
|---|---|---|
| Sepal | To protect the unopened flower | N/A |
| Petal | Brightly colored. To attract insects for pollination | N/A |
| Stamen | Each contains a filament and an anther, holds pollen for the stigma to collect. | M |
| Anther | Produces pollen grains, the male sex cell. | M |
| Carpel | Consisties of an ovary, a stigma and a style. It's function is to catch pollen grains. | F |
| Stigma | The top of the female part of the flower. It catches pollen grains from the anther. | F |
| Nectary | Produces a sugary solution called nectar to attract insects. | N/A |
| Style | To grow pollen tubes. | F |
| Ovary | Handles and houses the unfertilized ovules. | F |
| Ovule | Contains the ovum. In fertilization becomes a seed. | F |
