Plant Reproduction: Fertilization and Pollination
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What is the process by which a pollen grain absorbs water and forms a pollen tube?

  • Pollen germination (correct)
  • Zygote formation
  • Pollen tube growth
  • Fertilization
  • What is the result of the fusion of sperm nuclei from the pollen tube with the egg cell in the ovule?

  • Fertilization
  • Pollination
  • Zygote formation (correct)
  • Pollen tube formation
  • What type of pollination involves pollen from the same plant or flower?

  • Biological pollination
  • Self-pollination (correct)
  • Cross-pollination
  • Abiotic pollination
  • What is the role of insects, birds, and bats in pollination?

    <p>Biological agents of pollination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is fertilization essential for plant reproduction?

    <p>For seed formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ to the female reproductive organ?

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

    What is the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants?

    <p>The fusion of gametes or the absence of gamete fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the growth of a new plant from a bud?

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

    What is the benefit of genetic variation in plant reproduction?

    <p>Improved adaptation and survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of flowers in plant reproduction?

    <p>To facilitate pollination and fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the fusion of sperm and egg cells in plant reproduction?

    <p>The formation of a zygote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sexual reproduction important for plant species diversity?

    <p>It allows for genetic variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plant Reproduction

    Fertilization

    • Definition: The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
    • Process:
      1. Pollen germination: Pollen grain absorbs water and germinates, forming a pollen tube.
      2. Pollen tube growth: Pollen tube grows down through the style and into the ovary.
      3. Fertilization: Sperm nuclei from the pollen tube fuse with the egg cell in the ovule.
      4. 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.

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