18 Questions
What is the process called when one of the two sperm nuclei fuses with the egg cell?
Fertilization
What is the term for the fusion of the remaining sperm with the secondary nucleus?
Triple fusion
What is the name of the mature female gametophyte in flowering plants?
Megagametophyte or embryo sac
How many egg cells are generally present in the embryo sac?
One
What is the function of the two synergids in the embryo sac?
Guiding the sperm nucleus towards the egg cell
What is the name given to the nucleus that results from the fusion of the polar nuclei?
Secondary nucleus
What is the process by which pollen grains are transferred from anthers to stigma called?
Pollination
What are the two types of pollination?
- Autogamy or self-pollination, 2) Allogamy or cross-pollination
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen within the same flower?
Autogamy or self-pollination
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen from one flower to another?
Allogamy or cross-pollination
Why are recurrent forms of apomixis beneficial for plant breeding purposes?
They produce viable diploid embryos without fertilization.
How can the nature of apomictic plants be confirmed?
Through progeny tests.
What is the primary function of the endosperm in flowering plants?
Nourishes the developing embryo
Define asexual reproduction in plants.
Multiplication of plants without the fusion of male and female gametes
What are the two types of asexual reproduction mentioned in the text?
Vegetative reproduction and apomixis
What are the two categories of vegetative reproduction?
Natural vegetative reproduction and artificial vegetative reproduction
Name the four types of underground stems mentioned in the text.
Rhizome, tuber, corm, bulb
Give an example of a plant that reproduces through rhizomes.
Turmeric, Ginger
Test your knowledge on the process of fertilization in flowering plants and asexual reproduction. Learn about the development of the endosperm and different methods of asexual reproduction in plants.
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