The Flower: A Plant's Reproductive Organ
Dissect the parts of a flower and understand the roles of the stamen (male part) and pistil (female part) in sexual reproduction.
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Dissect the parts of a flower and understand the roles of the stamen (male part) and pistil (female part) in sexual reproduction.
Key Questions
- Identify the male and female reproductive parts of a flower.
- Explain the function of petals and sepals.
- Compare the structure of a unisexual flower with a bisexual flower.
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