CAIE IGCSE Biology 16.3.2 Functions of Flower Structures
Practise linking each labelled flower structure to pollen production, pollen reception, support, protection or seed formation.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- match anther with pollen production and stigma with pollen reception
- match filament with anther support and sepals with protection of the flower bud
- link ovules with seed formation and the ovary with containing ovules and forming fruit
16.3.2—Functions of the structures listed question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Fig. 4.1 shows a diagram of two flowers from different plants of the same species.
State the function of the parts labelled X and Y in Fig. 4.1.
X
Y
X: contains ovules / female gamete / site of fertilisation / forms the fruit / site of seed, formation or production ;
Y: protects (flower when in) bud ;
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