While it's really difficult to see from afar, this flower has been torn down the middle to show the flower ovary. The flower ovary is found right where the stem meets the flower (at the bottom of the pistil) and contains ovules. After it has been fertilized, the ovary will create a fruit.
Photo 38: Modified Root of Plant
This is an example of a modified root of a plant. The water lily has adapted to grow together to share nutrients.
Photo 39: Long-day plant
This blue lace flower is a long-day plant because it requires 6 or more hours of light every day.
Photo 40: Genetically modified organism
This grocery store grape is a genetically modified organism because its "parents" were chosen so that it would be greener and juicier than your average wild grape.
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