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Functions of the parts of a flower Petals;

1. Petals

The petals are brightly coloured to attract pollinating agents

like insects birds and animals

2. Pistil/carpel

The pistil is a female part of a flower. It is made up of:

a. Ovary

b. Style

c. Stigma

d. Ovary.

This contains undeveloped seeds called ovules. An ovule is a

female gamete.

3. Style.

This is a tube running from the stigma to the ovary. It holds the

stigma upright in order to get pollen grains

4. Stigma.

This is the part which receives the pollen grains during polli-
nation.

5. Stamen.

This is the male part of a flower. It's made up of the filament

and anther

Anther produces pollen grains

Filament supports the anther

6. Sepals

Group of sepals is called calyx