Study Set Content:
two or more carpels fused together
Compound carpel
style
2 polar nuclei
2 polar nuclei
2 polar nuclei and egg cells collectively is called
female gametes
pollen sacs
anther
filament
exocarp
mesocarp
endocarp
seed
collective term for the 3 regions
pericarp
outermost layer
exocarp/epicarp
often fleshy of pulpy tissue between exocarp & endocarp
mesocarp
inner boundary around the seed ○ may be hard & stony (peach) or papery (apple)
endocarp
What is the function of the calyx?
calyx protects the developing flower and prevents it from drying out
two different ways that a pollen grain can get to the stigma of a pistil
Wind, Animal
pollen grain can be transferred through this bcoz some pollen are lightweight enabling the wind to carry them
wind
pollen grain can be transferred through this bcoz colors and fragrances of some flowers attract pollinators
animal
