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Reproduction in Plants Flashcards

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1
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What is the primary method of reproduction in flowering plants?

A

Sexual reproduction

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2
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True or False: Asexual reproduction in plants involves the fusion of gametes.

A

False

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3
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What are the male reproductive structures in flowers called?

A

Stamens

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4
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Fill in the blank: The female reproductive part of a flower is known as the __________.

A

Pistil

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5
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What process involves the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma?

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Pollination

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6
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Which type of pollination occurs when pollen is transferred between flowers on the same plant?

A

Self-pollination

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7
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What is the term for the fusion of sperm and egg cells in plants?

A

Fertilization

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8
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True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.

A

False

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9
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What is the role of the ovule in plant reproduction?

A

It develops into a seed after fertilization.

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10
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Which part of the flower develops into fruit?

A

Ovary

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11
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What is the term for plants that can reproduce through vegetative propagation?

A

Asexual reproduction

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12
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What type of asexual reproduction involves the formation of new plants from runners?

A

Stolon formation

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13
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Fill in the blank: The process by which a seed develops into a new plant is called __________.

A

Germination

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14
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What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction in plants?

A

Increased genetic diversity

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15
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Which type of pollinator is most commonly associated with flowering plants?

A

Insects

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16
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What is a seed?

A

A fertilized ovule that contains an embryo and is capable of developing into a new plant.

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17
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True or False: All seeds require light to germinate.

A

False

18
Q

What is the term for the protective outer covering of a seed?

A

Seed coat

19
Q

What type of plants rely on wind for pollination?

A

Anemophilous plants

20
Q

Fill in the blank: In flowering plants, the __________ is the site of pollen production.

A

Anther

21
Q

What is cross-pollination?

A

The transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower.

22
Q

What is the function of nectar in flowers?

A

To attract pollinators.

23
Q

True or False: Seeds can remain dormant for long periods before germinating.

A

True

24
Q

What is a major disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

A

Lack of genetic diversity

25
Q

What is the term for plants that can reproduce by seeds or vegetatively?

A

Perennials

26
Q

What is pollinator syndrome?

A

The adaptation of flower traits to attract specific pollinators.

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the sticky part of the pistil that captures pollen.

A

Stigma

28
Q

What type of plants produce seeds without flowers?

A

Gymnosperms

29
Q

What is the role of the style in the flower?

A

It connects the stigma to the ovary.

30
Q

True or False: Fruits develop from the petals of a flower.

A

False

31
Q

What is the main purpose of fruit in plants?

A

To protect seeds and aid in their dispersal.

32
Q

What does the term ‘angiosperm’ refer to?

A

Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.

33
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Fill in the blank: The part of the flower that attracts pollinators is often brightly colored and is called the __________.

A

Petal

34
Q

What is the term for the process by which a seed disperses away from the parent plant?

A

Seed dispersal

35
Q

True or False: All plants require pollination to reproduce.

A

False

36
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What is apomixis?

A

A form of asexual reproduction in which seeds are produced without fertilization.

37
Q

What environmental factors can influence seed germination?

A

Water, temperature, light, and oxygen.

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the flower that produces ovules.

A

Ovary

39
Q

What is the difference between a seed and a spore?

A

Seeds are multicellular and contain an embryo, while spores are unicellular and do not.

40
Q

What is the primary function of roots in relation to plant reproduction?

A

Anchoring the plant and absorbing nutrients and water.

41
Q

True or False: Some plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

A

True

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