Flower reproduction

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Across
  1. 3. Structure that develops from a fertilized ovule and can grow into a new plant.
  2. 4. Male reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the anther and filament.
  3. 5. Transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma.
  4. 9. Animals such as bees, butterflies, or birds that help transfer pollen.
  5. 12. Female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
  6. 13. Stalk-like structure that supports the anther.
  7. 15. Sugary substance produced by flowers to attract pollinators.
  8. 16. When pollen from one plant is transferred to the stigma of a flower on a different plant.
Down
  1. 1. When pollen from a flower lands on the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant.
  2. 2. Process where a pollen cell fuses with an ovule to form a seed.
  3. 6. Structure inside the ovary that develops into a seed after fertilization.
  4. 7. Structure at the base of the pistil that contains ovules and develops into fruit.
  5. 8. Sticky surface at the top of the pistil that captures pollen.
  6. 9. Colorful part of the flower that attracts pollinators.
  7. 10. Part of the stamen that produces pollen.
  8. 11. Tube that connects the stigma to the ovary.
  9. 12. Fine powder containing male gametes used in fertilization.
  10. 13. Mature ovary that contains seeds and helps with seed dispersal.
  11. 14. Process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
  12. 17. Green, leaf-like structures that protect the developing flower bud.