Plant Reproduction
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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?

  • Style
  • Filament
  • Ovary
  • Stigma (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature distinguishes animal-pollinated flowers from wind-pollinated flowers?

    <p>Animal-pollinated flowers are usually large and brightly colored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs immediately after fertilisation in flowering plants?

    <p>Most flower parts wither and drop off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of processes in the life cycle of a flowering plant, starting from seed dispersal?

    <p>Seed dispersal, Germination, Seedling, Young plant, Adult plant with flowers, Pollination and Fertilisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do feathery stigmas play in wind pollination?

    <p>To increase the chances of catching pollen grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flower part's primary purpose is to attract pollinators?

    <p>Petal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about fertilisation is true?

    <p>Male and female reproductive cells fuse to form seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one main reason for seeds to be dispersed away from the parent plant?

    <p>To reduce overcrowding and competition for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typical of wind-dispersed seeds?

    <p>Grows near water bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of splitting-dispersed seeds?

    <p>Balsam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do water-dispersed seeds typically ensure they remain afloat?

    <p>Having a waterproof outer layer or fibrous husks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seeds is characterized by the ability to cling onto animal fur?

    <p>Inedible animal-dispersed seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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