Carpel
/ˈkɑːrpl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Related to Flowers
Carpel specifically refers to parts within the flower that are involved in reproduction. 
The botany professor showed a diagram highlighting the carpel within the flower.
Pro Tip 2/3Seed Production
Remember that carpels are crucial for the plant's ability to produce seeds. 
When the carpel is fertilized, it will eventually lead to seed development.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Carpel is a technical term used in botany, not in everyday conversation. 
In our botany class, we learned that the carpel consists of the ovary, style, and stigma.
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OvaryPistilStigmaStyle
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