Date: December 24th 2016

Name: Lucia Plunkett

Biology 11 Unit 8 Assignment 1: What are the Functions of the Parts of the Flower Virtual
Lab
Instructions:
Please complete the What are the Functions of the Parts of the Flower Virtual Lab.
External Link:
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/LS11/LS11.html
Read the information and procedures provided in the lab and complete the journal questions
(provided below). Please note you should be answering your questions in detail, by providing
support in the form of data values (external or from the lab) and/or scientific
information/research to explain your statements.
Table 1: Parts of Flower
Name of
Flower Part

Description(s)

Function(s)

Anther
Filament
Ovary
Ovule

Tip of the stamen

Slender, Stalk-like part of the stamen.
Swollen base of the pistil.
Eggs.

Petals

Colorful, leaflike parts

Pistil
Sepals
Stamen
Stigma
Style

Includes stigma, style, ovary, and ovule.

Leaflike part.
Includes the anther and filament.
Sticky tip of the pistil.
Stalk-like part of the pistil.

Produces pollen containing sperm.

Supports the anther.
Contains ovules.
Develop into seeds after they are
fertilized.
Attract insects and other animals for
pollination.
Female reproductive organs
Encloses flower during bud stage.
Male reproductive organs.
Pollen grains land here.
Connects the stigma to the ovary.

Journal Questions:
1. Which parts of the flowers are important in pollination? Describe the function of the
parts and the process that occurs in pollination.
The pistil and the stamen are the most important parts of the flowers for pollination. Pollen is
produced in the stamen and the ovules are produced in the pistil.
2. Which parts of the flowers are involved in fertilization and fruit development?
The ovary is the most important part of the flower involved in fruit development.

3. Many types of flowers produce fruits that are fragrant and sweet tasting. Describe how
these characteristics of fruits may be important for dispersal.
Animals are attracted to flowering plans and their fruit because of their sweet smell and taste.
The seeds are easily dispersed through excretion.
4. Many types of flowers are brightly colored, fragrant and produce sweet nectar. Describe
how these characteristics affect the process of pollination.
Fragrant, brightly colored flowers that produce sweet nectar easily attract bees, birds, and other
insects who help to pollinate the plant.
5. Most species of plants produce flowers containing both stamen and pistils why is
producing flowers with both male and female reproductive structures an advantage for
plant?
A flower that contains both stamen and pistils have a reproductive advantage because they can
reproduce with any member of their species and do not have to find a mate of the opposite sex.
Image of your Lab:
Please include a screenshot image of your completed virtual lab below (which will show fruit
development).