Sexual reproduction in plants (AI) Flashcards

1
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What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction in plants?

A

To produce offspring with genetic variation.

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

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The male gamete in flowering plants is called the _______.

A

pollen grain

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4
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What structure in flowering plants contains the ovules?

A

ovary

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a part of a flower? A) Stamen B) Petal C) Leaf D) Carpel

A

C) Leaf

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6
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What is the role of the stigma in plant reproduction?

A

To receive pollen during pollination.

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7
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True or False: Pollination and fertilization are the same processes.

A

False

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8
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What is double fertilization in angiosperms?

A

The process where one sperm fertilizes the egg and another sperm fuses with two polar nuclei to form the endosperm.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The female gamete in flowering plants is called the _______.

A

ovum

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10
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What type of pollination occurs when pollen is transferred from one flower to another of the same species?

A

cross-pollination

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following agents can facilitate pollination? A) Wind B) Water C) Animals D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

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12
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What is the function of the sepal in a flower?

A

To protect the developing flower bud.

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13
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True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.

A

False

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14
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What is the significance of genetic variation in plant populations?

A

It enhances adaptability and survival in changing environments.

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15
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Fill in the blank: The process by which pollen is transferred to the stigma is called _______.

A

pollination

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16
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What part of the flower develops into fruit after fertilization?

17
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for producing pollen? A) Carpel B) Stamen C) Ovary D) Petal

18
Q

What is the term for a flower that has both male and female reproductive organs?

A

bisexual or perfect flower

19
Q

True or False: The endosperm provides nourishment to the developing embryo in seeds.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The male reproductive part of a flower is called the _______.

21
Q

What is the role of the anther in plant reproduction?

A

To produce and release pollen.

22
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants? A) Budding B) Pollination C) Fertilization D) Germination

A

A) Budding

23
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What is the term for the protective outer layer of seeds?

24
Q

True or False: Self-pollination can lead to decreased genetic diversity.

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What are the two main types of pollination?
Self-pollination and cross-pollination.