NGSS Unit 7: Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms Plant Structures NGSS Unit 7: Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms

1. Anther The part of the stamen where pollen is produced. Male reproductive cell.

The slender part of the stamen that supports the anther. 2. Filament The slender part of the stamen that supports the anther.

The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower. 3. Stamen The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower.

STICKY!... So pollen can stick 4. Stigma Receives pollen at pollination. It is on the stigma that pollen grains germinate. STICKY!... So pollen can stick

Long, slender stalk that connects the ovary and stigma. 5. Style Long, slender stalk that connects the ovary and stigma.

6. Ovary Enlarged base position of the pistol, where ovules are produced. Female reproductive cell

The ovule producing part of a flower. 7. Pistil The ovule producing part of a flower.

8. Ovule Reproductive cell which will become the seed when fertilized by pollen.

Parts of the flower that is usually brightly colored. 9. Petal Parts of the flower that is usually brightly colored.

Leaves underneath the petals. 10. Sepal Leaves underneath the petals. Protects the flower during budding and supports the petals during bloom.