Flower to Fruit
Flowers
Pollen Tiny structures that will later become sperm cells Spread by wind and animals
Pollination Some pollen is brushed onto the stigma The sperm travels down the pollen tube until it reaches the ovule (egg cell) The sperm (pollen) and egg (ovule) join to form a seed. This part is called fertilization. ?v=ge3EM8AERV0 Pollination
Seeds Basic structures: –embryo –stored food –seed coat The embryo has the beginnings of roots, stems, and leaves
Seeds (pg. 377)
Fruit Development
Drupe (Peach) Pome (Apple) Pepo (Cucumber) Aggregate (Strawberry) Multiple (Pineapple) Berry (Tomato) Fruit