Glencoe Biology

Section 2: Flowers

Self-Check Quizzes

1.
Small leaflike structures that protect the flower bud are called ____.
A)petals
B)sepals
C)cotyledons
D)stamens
2.
The female reproductive part of a flower is called the ____.
A)pistil
B)stamen
C)cotyledon
D)anther
3.
Flowers that have both stamens and pistils are called ____ flowers.
A)male
B)imperfect
C)perfect
D)female
4.
Which of these plants flower during the summer?

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A)long night
B)short-day
C)intermediate-day
D)long-day
5.
What is the likely method of pollination for flowers lacking bright colors and stong smells?
A)cone fertilization
B)animals
C)spores
D)wind
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