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Sporophyte and Gametophyte

Attracts insect pollinators by color and fragrance

Pollen is the male gamete that fuses with the female gamete to form a diploid zygote

<p>Double fertilisation is a process in which one male gamete fuses with the egg, while the other fuses with the polar nuclei to form endosperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The advantage of self-pollination is that it guarantees reproduction even if the pollinating agent is absent or not efficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adaptations of wind-pollinated flowers include long stamens, long feathery stigmas, large numbers of pollen grains, light pollen, and no showy colors, scent, or nectar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dormancy is a period in the life cycle of a plant when growth is temporarily stopped. It is important to ensure the survival of a plant by preventing germination in winter when it is very cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers