fruits, flowers, & pollination Flashcards
What is reproduction in plants?
Reproduction is a biological process that allows organisms to create offspring.
What are the two methods of plant reproduction?
Plants can reproduce through both sexual and asexual methods.
What is the advantage of sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction leads to genetically diverse offspring, which is crucial for survival in unstable environments.
What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, which may be advantageous in stable environments.
How does environmental stability affect reproduction methods?
Stable environments favor asexual reproduction, while unstable environments favor sexual reproduction for genetic diversity.
What is genetic diversity?
Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genetic traits within a species, helping some individuals survive environmental changes.
What are the long-term advantages of sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction generates variation in traits, improving chances of survival in changing environments.
What is a limitation of sexual reproduction?
Slower colonization occurs because not all offspring are adapted to new environments.
What is required for sexual reproduction in plants?
Individuals need to exchange sex cells (e.g., pollen) for sexual reproduction to occur.
What is pollination?
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from one plant to another, facilitating fertilization.
What are the means of pollination?
Pollination can occur through wind or animals, such as insects and birds.
What is genetic cloning in asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, resulting in little genetic variation.
What is a key advantage of asexual reproduction?
Rapid colonization allows new plants to quickly establish themselves in suitable areas.
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
All individuals may be equally susceptible to adverse conditions, limiting adaptation.
What is an example of asexual reproduction in plants?
Strawberries reproduce both sexually through flowers and asexually through runners.
