pollination

Question 1

pollination definition

Answer 1

The fertilisation of flowers by the transfer of pollen from one to the other

Question 2

male sex organ of a flower

Answer 2

stamen

Question 3

female sex organ of a flower

Answer 3

pistils

Question 4

where are the male gametes produced

Answer 4

they are contained in pollen grains which are produced in the anther

Question 5

Where are the female gametes produced

Answer 5

egg cells or ova are produced in the ovule found in the ovary

Question 6

self pollination

Answer 6

the pollen grain lands on the same flower it originated from

Question 7

Cross pollination

Answer 7

the pollen grain lands on a different flower it originated from

Question 8

difference in stamen (insect pollinated vs wind pollinated)

Answer 8

insect pollinated - enclosed within the flower so insects must make contact.
Wind pollinated - exposed so the wind can blow the pollen away.

Question 9

difference in petals (insect pollinated vs wind pollinated)

Answer 9

insect pollinated - the petals are bigger and more colourful.
wind pollinated - the petals are usually green and dull

Question 10

difference in type of stigma (insect pollinated vs wind pollinated)

Answer 10

insect pollinated - enclosed and sticky that pollen attaches to insects.
wind pollinated - exposed and feathery to catch pollen blown from the wind.