Biology

28. Dissection of wind and insect-pollinated flowers

  • 00:24 How many sepals and petals does your flower have?
  • 01:00 What structural differences do you observe between the insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers?

  • insect pollinated flower

  • wind pollinated flower

  • white tile

  • fine forceps

  • scalpel

  • magnifying glass

Hazard Risk Control measure

Scalpel

Cuts to skin

Cut downwards onto a white tile, away from body

Pollen allergy

Sneezing and red eyes

Take anti-allergy medication before practical if at risk