Plant Reproduction Crossword

5. The reproductive structure of an angiosperm plant.
7. The sticky tip of the pistil that receives pollen grains.
9. The process by which a seed begins to sprout and grow into a new plant.
10. The tube-like structure that connects the stigma to the ovary.
11. The process where a male gamete fuses with a female gamete to form a zygote.
13. A sugary liquid produced by flowers to attract birds and insects.
14. The female reproductive part of a flower, comprising the stigma, style, and ovary.
15. The male reproductive part of a flower, consisting of an anther and a filament.
16. The part of the stamen where pollen is produced and stored.
17. The enlarged base of the pistil where ovules are produced.

1. The fine powder containing the male gametes of seed plants.
2. The slender stalk that supports the anther.
3. The process of spreading seeds away from the parent plant.
4. A ripened ovary that encloses and protects seeds.
6. A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, containing half the genetic material.
8. The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma.
10. The outer protective part of a flower bud that resembles a small leaf.
12. The structure within the ovary that develops into a seed after fertilization.
14. The often colorful, leaf-like part of a flower that attracts pollinators.
15. A matured ovule containing an embryo and stored food.