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What is the primary function of the anther in a flower?
What is the primary function of the anther in a flower?
- To support the stigma
- To connect the stigma to the ovary
- To produce and store pollen grains (correct)
- To attract pollinators
Which part of the flower is responsible for receiving pollen grains?
Which part of the flower is responsible for receiving pollen grains?
- Style
- Filament
- Ovary
- Stigma (correct)
What is the main function of the stigma in plant reproduction?
What is the main function of the stigma in plant reproduction?
- To absorb water and nutrients from the soil
- To produce nectar to attract pollinators
- To support the weight of the flower
- To allow pollen grains to stick for fertilisation (correct)
After fertilization, which structure develops into fruit?
After fertilization, which structure develops into fruit?
Which feature distinguishes animal-pollinated flowers from wind-pollinated flowers?
Which feature distinguishes animal-pollinated flowers from wind-pollinated flowers?
What occurs immediately after fertilisation in flowering plants?
What occurs immediately after fertilisation in flowering plants?
What is the correct order of processes in the life cycle of a flowering plant, starting from seed dispersal?
What is the correct order of processes in the life cycle of a flowering plant, starting from seed dispersal?
What role do feathery stigmas play in wind pollination?
What role do feathery stigmas play in wind pollination?
Which flower part's primary purpose is to attract pollinators?
Which flower part's primary purpose is to attract pollinators?
Which of the following statements about fertilisation is true?
Which of the following statements about fertilisation is true?
What is one main reason for seeds to be dispersed away from the parent plant?
What is one main reason for seeds to be dispersed away from the parent plant?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of wind-dispersed seeds?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of wind-dispersed seeds?
Which of the following is an example of splitting-dispersed seeds?
Which of the following is an example of splitting-dispersed seeds?
How do water-dispersed seeds typically ensure they remain afloat?
How do water-dispersed seeds typically ensure they remain afloat?
Which type of seeds is characterized by the ability to cling onto animal fur?
Which type of seeds is characterized by the ability to cling onto animal fur?
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Pollination Definition
Pollination Definition
Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.
Animal Pollination
Animal Pollination
Pollination done by insects, birds.
Wind Pollination
Wind Pollination
Pollination by wind.
Fertilization
Fertilization
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Fruit Formation
Fruit Formation
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Anther's Role
Anther's Role
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Stigma's Function
Stigma's Function
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Filament's Purpose
Filament's Purpose
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Style's Connection
Style's Connection
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Ovary's Transformation
Ovary's Transformation
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Seed Dispersal
Seed Dispersal
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Wind Dispersed Seeds
Wind Dispersed Seeds
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Water Dispersed Seeds
Water Dispersed Seeds
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Animal Dispersed Seeds
Animal Dispersed Seeds
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Splitting Action Dispersal
Splitting Action Dispersal
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