Picotee

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/picotee

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological root?Originates from the French 'picoté', signifying 'marked with points' or 'dotted'
2. What is the genetic mechanism?Result of localized pigment expression within petal tissues, influenced by specific genes
3. What is a picotee flower?A picotee flower has a special border that is a different color from the main part of the petal, making it look like it has a colorful crown.
4. Why do picotee flowers have colored edges?The edges get their color from special pigments that are made in the petal cells during the flower’s growth.

Morphology: The study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features.
Nomenclature: The system of names or terms used in a particular branch of knowledge or science.
Anthocyanins: Water-soluble pigments that can appear red, purple, or blue, often found in flower petals.
Convergent Evolution: The independent evolution of similar features in different species.