Chapter 23, Problem 23A

Summary Introduction

To write:

The manner in which modifications in flower structure make pollination more successful.

Introduction:

Pollination is the act ofmoving pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the femalestigma.Flowering plants havenumerous different parts that are vital in pollination. Flowers have male parts referred to asstamens that produce a sticky powder referred to as pollen. When pollen from a plant's stamen is transferred to a different plant's stigma, it is far referred to as cross-pollination. Cross-pollination produces more potent plants.

Explanation of Solution

Some flowers are adapted to be pollinated via way of means of bugs, and others are adapted to be pollinated via way of means of wind. Insects are attracted to flowers due to their heady fragrance or brightly colored petals. Many flowers produce sweet liquid, referred to as nectar, which bugs feed on. The female portion of the flower is known as carpel. Each flower has 3 stamens putting down. The filaments are very skinny and flow with the slightest breeze (the higher to distribute pollen from the anther sacs). The anthers are massive and produce large portions of yellow pollen grains.

Conclusion

Each flower has 3 stamens striking down. The filaments are very thin and flow with the slightest breeze. The anthers are big and produce giant portions of yellow pollen grains. Thus, changes in flower shape make pollination successful.