Describe the structure of a typical flower and draw a suitable diagram.

A flower is the reproductive structure of angiosperms (flowering plants). It consists of four major parts:

1. Calyx (Sepals):

The outermost whorl, usually green.

Protects the flower bud before it opens.

2. Corolla (Petals):

Brightly colored to attract pollinators.

Contains nectar glands.

3. Androecium (Male Reproductive Organ):

Composed of stamens, each with a filament and an anther.

Anther produces pollen grains containing male gametes.

4. Gynoecium (Female Reproductive Organ):

Consists of carpels/pistils, each with a stigma, style, and ovary.

The ovary contains ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization.

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