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What is the process by which a pollen grain absorbs water and forms a pollen tube?
What is the result of the fusion of sperm nuclei from the pollen tube with the egg cell in the ovule?
What type of pollination involves pollen from the same plant or flower?
What is the role of insects, birds, and bats in pollination?
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Why is fertilization essential for plant reproduction?
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What is the term for the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ to the female reproductive organ?
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What is the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants?
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What is the term for the growth of a new plant from a bud?
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What is the benefit of genetic variation in plant reproduction?
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What is the purpose of flowers in plant reproduction?
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What is the result of the fusion of sperm and egg cells in plant reproduction?
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Why is sexual reproduction important for plant species diversity?
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Study Notes
Plant Reproduction
Fertilization
- Definition: The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- Process:
- Pollen germination: Pollen grain absorbs water and germinates, forming a pollen tube.
- Pollen tube growth: Pollen tube grows down through the style and into the ovary.
- Fertilization: Sperm nuclei from the pollen tube fuse with the egg cell in the ovule.
- Zygote formation: The resulting zygote develops into an embryo.
- Importance: Fertilization is essential for seed formation and plant reproduction.
Pollination
- Definition: The transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ (anther) to the female reproductive organ (stigma).
- Types:
- Self-pollination: Pollen from the same plant or flower.
- Cross-pollination: Pollen from a different plant or flower.
- Agents of pollination:
- Biological agents: Insects (bees, butterflies, moths), birds, bats, and other animals.
- Abiotic agents: Wind, water, and gravity.
- Importance: Pollination is essential for plant reproduction and crop production.
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Learn about the processes of fertilization and pollination in plant reproduction, including the importance of these processes for seed formation and crop production.
