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4The reproduction function

Natural Science 2. Secondary Education

PARTS OF A TYPICAL FLOWER

Parts of a typical flower

Corrola

Calyx

Sepal

Petal

Gynoeciumor pistil

Androecium

Stamen

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Natural Science 2. Secondary Education

• It is made up of stamens. Each stamen has:

• A filament to support the anther.

• An anther, where pollen grains develop. Male gametes form inside these grains.

The androecium

Anther

Pollen grains

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• This is the female reproductive organ. It is shaped like a bottle.

• It has three parts:

• Ovary: the widest part, which contains the female gametes.

• Style: the long part.

• Stigma: the tip.

The gynoecium

Ovary

Style

Female gamete

Stigma

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