Match the flower part to its role

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Sepal

   Right

   Protects the unopened bud

2. Left

   Anther

   Right

   Holds the pollen sacs

3. Left

   Stigma

   Right

   Catches the landing pollen

4. Left

   Ovary

   Right

   Holds the ovules and becomes the fruit

5. Left

   Synergid

   Right

   Guides the pollen tube in

6. Left

   Tapetum

   Right

   Feeds the developing microspores

Instructions

Tap a flower part, then tap the role it plays.

Explanation