Test 2 Flashcards
To learn these topics in biology for a test .
What is the primary purpose of reproduction in plants?
To produce offspring and ensure the continuation of the species.
True or False: All plants reproduce only sexually.
False
Fill in the blank: The male gamete in plants is known as a ______.
pollen grain
What are the two main types of reproduction in plants?
Sexual and asexual reproduction.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen?
Stamen
What is pollination?
The transfer of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma.
True or False: Asexual reproduction in plants requires fertilization.
False
What is a seed?
A fertilized ovule that contains the embryo and has the potential to develop into a new plant.
Fill in the blank: The female reproductive organ of a flower is called the ______.
pistil
What is the role of the ovary in a flower?
To contain and protect the ovules before fertilization.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction?
Cuttings
What is the term for the process by which seeds are dispersed?
Seed dispersal.
True or False: All seeds require light to germinate.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of fertilization in plants involves the fusion of ______ and ______.
sperm cell; egg cell
What is vegetative propagation?
A form of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of seed dispersal?
Photosynthesis
What is a clone in the context of plant reproduction?
A genetically identical offspring produced through asexual reproduction.
True or False: Cross-pollination increases genetic diversity in plants.
True
What is the significance of pollinators in plant reproduction?
They facilitate the transfer of pollen between flowers, leading to fertilization.
Fill in the blank: The stage of a plant’s life cycle that follows germination is called ______.
seedling stage
What is a fruit in botanical terms?
A mature ovary that typically contains seeds.
Multiple Choice: Which plant structure is responsible for attracting pollinators?
Petals
What is the primary advantage of asexual reproduction?
It allows for rapid population increase without the need for a mate.
True or False: All flowering plants undergo both sexual and asexual reproduction.
False
