Choose a flower and examine its different parts. Take the flower apart one step at a time. If you need help, review these Instructions for this type of dissection C. Identify the name, location, and function of each part of the plant. As you dissect the flower, fill out the

observation chart below.

Read about flower parts and their functions. Use these questions and the given links to guide you through this activity,

• What is the function of the receptacle?

• How many sepals does your flower have?

• What is the function of the sepals?

• What are the parts of the stamen?

• Have the pollen sacs opened?

• Are the pollen grains visible?

• How do the pollen grains look?

• Which part of the flower becomes the seed?