Plant Test Review 2011

The maximum area that is visible through the lens of a microscope. Field of View

The process by which pollen is transferred from the anther of one flower to the female stigma on another flower. Cross Pollination

The slender middle portion of the pistil. Style

The stalk-like section of the stamen. Filament

The base of the pistil, which is the female reproductive structure of a flower. Ovary

The male reproductive structure of a flower. The pollen grain is the male reproductive cell of a plant. Stamen

A part of some plants that holds and protects the embryos. Seed Pod

A condition that is not changed in a scientific experiment. Constant

To study something by breaking it down into simpler parts. Analyze

A decision that is based on observations or on a study of data. Conclusion

A prediction about how something works or how two variables are related. Hypothesis

A scientific investigation in which one variable is changed and all others are kept the same. Controlled Experiment

A component of an experiment that can change. variable

A sweet liquid produced by flowers. Its aroma attracts insects and birds. Nectar

A leaf-like outer part of a flower; usually brightly colored. Petal

The tip of the stamen; the structure that produces pollen. Anther

The female reproductive structure of the flower. Pistil

Very small grains produced in the anther. Pollen

A microscopic structure that is the basic unit of plants and animal life. Cells

The sticky tip of the pistil which attracts pollen. Stigma