Sexual reproduction in plants (AI) Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction in plants?
To produce offspring with genetic variation.
True or False: Sexual reproduction in plants involves the fusion of gametes.
True
Fill in the blank: The male gamete in flowering plants is called the _______.
pollen grain
What structure in flowering plants contains the ovules?
ovary
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a part of a flower? A) Stamen B) Petal C) Leaf D) Carpel
C) Leaf
What is the role of the stigma in plant reproduction?
To receive pollen during pollination.
True or False: Pollination and fertilization are the same processes.
False
What is double fertilization in angiosperms?
The process where one sperm fertilizes the egg and another sperm fuses with two polar nuclei to form the endosperm.
Fill in the blank: The female gamete in flowering plants is called the _______.
ovum
What type of pollination occurs when pollen is transferred from one flower to another of the same species?
cross-pollination
Multiple Choice: Which of the following agents can facilitate pollination? A) Wind B) Water C) Animals D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the function of the sepal in a flower?
To protect the developing flower bud.
True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.
False
What is the significance of genetic variation in plant populations?
It enhances adaptability and survival in changing environments.
Fill in the blank: The process by which pollen is transferred to the stigma is called _______.
pollination
What part of the flower develops into fruit after fertilization?
ovary
Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for producing pollen? A) Carpel B) Stamen C) Ovary D) Petal
B) Stamen
What is the term for a flower that has both male and female reproductive organs?
bisexual or perfect flower
True or False: The endosperm provides nourishment to the developing embryo in seeds.
True
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive part of a flower is called the _______.
stamen
What is the role of the anther in plant reproduction?
To produce and release pollen.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants? A) Budding B) Pollination C) Fertilization D) Germination
A) Budding
What is the term for the protective outer layer of seeds?
seed coat
True or False: Self-pollination can lead to decreased genetic diversity.
True