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Describe in brief the function of various parts of female reproductive part of bisexual flower. |
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Answer» (i) Sepals and petals: Sepals in the calyx cup protect the flower in the bud stage. They persist in the fruit. Petals of insect-pollinated flowers are brightly colored and scented to attract bees and butterflies for pollination. They are colorless and inconspicuous in -wind-pollinated flower. (ii) Stamen: This is the male reproductive part of the flower. Tire anther produces pollen grains. (iii) Carpel: It has a swollen bottom part called overy, a middle elongated part called style and a sticky terminal part called stigma. The ovary contains ovules which contain the female gametes - the egg |
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