Flowers enhance sexual reproduction in plants by providing an avenue for male gametes to unite with female gametes.The drawing below illustrates that the ________ bears the female gamete and the ________ will develop into the fruit.

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The ovule bears the female gamete and, when fertilized by a male gamete, will develop into the fruit. The ovule is located in the ovary of the flower. The anther and stamen, as well as the carpel, are involved in producing and delivering male gametes, but do not bear the female gamete or develop into the fruit.

Flowers Enhance Sexual Reproduction in Plants by Providing an Avenue