Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology

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Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology

Problem 8

Chapter 38, Problem 8

Draw and label the parts of a flower.

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Start by drawing the main structure of the flower, which includes the stem and the receptacle at the top of the stem where the flower parts are attached.

Draw the sepals, which are the outermost parts of the flower. They are usually green and protect the flower bud before it opens.

Next, draw the petals, which are often colorful and located just inside the sepals. They attract pollinators to the flower.

Inside the petals, draw the stamens, which are the male reproductive parts of the flower. Each stamen consists of a filament and an anther at the top where pollen is produced.

Finally, draw the pistil, which is the female reproductive part of the flower. It is usually located in the center and consists of the stigma, style, and ovary. The stigma is the top part that receives pollen, the style is the tube that leads to the ovary, and the ovary contains the ovules.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Flower Structure

A flower is composed of several key parts, each with a specific function. The main parts include the petals, which attract pollinators; the sepals, which protect the flower bud; the stamens, which are the male reproductive organs; and the pistil, which is the female reproductive organ. Understanding these components is essential for identifying and labeling a flower's anatomy.

Reproductive Organs

The reproductive organs of a flower are crucial for its role in plant reproduction. The stamen consists of the anther and filament, where pollen is produced. The pistil includes the stigma, style, and ovary, where fertilization occurs. Recognizing these parts helps in understanding how flowers facilitate the reproduction process in plants.

Pollination Process

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma. This process can occur via wind, water, or animal pollinators. Successful pollination leads to fertilization, where the ovules develop into seeds. Knowing how pollination works is vital for understanding the function of flower parts and their role in the life cycle of plants.

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Textbook Question

Some plant species produce male and female individuals in which the males have an XY genotype and the females have an XX genotype. After double fertilization, what would be the genotypes of the embryos and endosperm nuclei?

a. Embryo XY/endosperm XXX or embryo XX/endosperm XXY

b. Embryo XX/endosperm XX or embryo XY/endosperm XY

c. Embryo XX/endosperm XXX or embryo XY/endosperm XYY

d. Embryo XX/endosperm XXX or embryo XY/endosperm XXY

Textbook Question

In a species showing sporophytic incompatibility, which type(s) of pollen could successfully fertilize an S₂S₃ flower?

a. S₁ pollen from an S₁S₃ flower

b. S₂ or S₃ pollen from an S₂S₃ flower

c. S₃ pollen from an S₁S₁ flower

d. S₁ pollen from an S₁S₁ flower

Textbook Question

The black dots that cover strawberries are actually fruits formed from the separate carpels of a single flower. The fleshy and tasty portion of a strawberry derives from the receptacle of a flower with many separate carpels. Therefore, a strawberry is:

a. A simple fruit with many seeds

b. Both a multiple fruit and an accessory fruit

c. Both a simple fruit and an aggregate fruit

d. Both an aggregate fruit and an accessory fruit