Plant Reproduction Quiz

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What is the function of the anther in a flower?

To produce pollen grains (correct)

To protect the flower parts while in bud

To transport pollen to the ovary

To support the stigma

Which part of the flower is responsible for attracting insects for pollination?

Ovary

Stamen

Petal (correct)

Receptacle

What is the primary distinction between cross pollination and self pollination?

Cross pollination involves pollen delivered from a different plant. (correct)

Cross pollination occurs between flowers of the same plant.

Self pollination involves pollen from different plants.

Self pollination does not lead to fertilization.

What is the role of the stigma in the female reproductive organs of a flower?

To serve as a landing site for pollen grains Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the flower develops into seed after fertilization?

Ovule Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of asexual reproduction in plants?

It relies on vegetative parts of the plant. Signup and view all the answers

Which process is associated with sexual reproduction in plants?

Fertilization of gametes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of asexual reproduction in plants?

Pollination. Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of asexual reproduction in plants?

Allows for rapid population growth. Signup and view all the answers

What type of reproductive structure is a spore?

Unicellular and haploid. Signup and view all the answers

Mendel's Laws primarily apply to which type of reproduction?

Sexual reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of spores?

They can survive unfavorable conditions. Signup and view all the answers

In which reproductive process does meiosis play a crucial role?

Spore formation. Signup and view all the answers

What type of modified stem is characterized by horizontal growth over the soil surface, producing new shoots and roots?

Runner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples represents a plant that uses stem tubers for propagation?

Potato Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of tap roots in biennial plants?

They swell for food storage. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes plantlets in the context of natural vegetative propagation?

They are modified leaves that fall off to grow new plants. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vegetative propagation typically involves plants that produce very few seeds or none at all?

Artificial vegetative propagation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of bulbs in plants?

To store food and produce new plants Signup and view all the answers

Which type of modified root involves swelling due to stored food and can break off to form a new plant?

Root tubers Signup and view all the answers

What type of modified stem is characterized by swollen tips that store starch and produce new shoots?

Stem tuber Signup and view all the answers

What defines natural vegetative propagation?

Development of plants without human intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT used in natural vegetative propagation?

Grafting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of artificial vegetative propagation?

Bougainvillea Signup and view all the answers

Which type of propagation involves plantlets developing from the margins of leaves?

Bulbils Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of corms in vegetative propagation?

They are swollen underground stems. Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves the use of root tubers in vegetative propagation?

Sweet potatoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of artificial vegetative propagation?

To avoid physical barriers in reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a modified stem that can grow horizontally above or below the ground?

Runners Signup and view all the answers

What type of plant structure is referred to as a sucker in vegetative propagation?

A root that produces shoots Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is primarily propagated through tissue culture?

Rubber Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly identifies a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

Greater likelihood of offspring carrying mutations. Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Gregor Mendel make to the understanding of inheritance?

He cultivated and tested 28000 pea plants to understand trait inheritance. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

It results in offspring that are more diverse and likely to adapt. Signup and view all the answers

Which disadvantage of sexual reproduction is highlighted when compared to asexual reproduction?

It requires finding a mate, which can be difficult. Signup and view all the answers

According to Mendel's findings, what did the offspring of his pea plants demonstrate?

They retained traits of their parents with some variation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is asexual reproduction considered more susceptible to extinction due to environmental changes?

Because offspring are all genetically identical. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of asexual reproduction?

Genetic variability among offspring. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chromosomes in inheritance as identified by Mendel?

They carry genetic information encoded in genes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for different forms of a character in genetics?

Trait Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected phenotype ratio of the F2 generation in a monohybrid cross?

3:1 Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of segregation describe?

It states that two alleles for a heritable character separate during gamete formation. Signup and view all the answers

What is created when two plants with the same traits are bred together?

Pure breeding offspring Signup and view all the answers

How is a Punnett square used in genetic predictions?

To visualize allele combinations and their potential offspring. Signup and view all the answers

Which of Mendel's laws states that the phenotype of an organism is determined solely by the dominant allele?

Law of Dominance Signup and view all the answers

When a monohybrid cross is conducted with heterozygous parents, what genotypic ratio is expected in the offspring?

1:2:1 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term ‘locus’ refer to in genetics?

The distinct position of a gene on a chromosome. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 5: Plant Reproduction & Inheritance

Plant reproduction is the process by which plants generate new individuals or offspring from their parents.
It is an inherent characteristic of all living organisms to propagate their species.
The chapter aims to define asexual and sexual reproduction.
It also aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Finally, the chapter aims to state Mendel's laws and their principles.

Reproduction

Plant reproduction encompasses a variety of methods to create new plants, either through asexual or sexual methods.

Two Forms of Plant Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction: Involves meiosis and fertilization.
- Offspring are not genetically identical to their parents.
- Involves two gametes.
- Meiosis + Fertilization.
Asexual Reproduction: Involves mitosis and vegetative propagation.
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent plant.
- Involves only one parent.
- Mitosis + Vegetative Propagation.

Modes of Reproduction in Plants

Asexual Reproduction

Does not involve sex cells and fertilization.
A single organism produces new individuals.
New offspring are genetically identical to their parent.
New plants arise from vegetative parts (e.g., stems, leaves, and roots).
No spore or seed formation.
- Examples: root vegetables, banyan tree, and ivy

Asexual Reproduction Methods

Spore Formation: A reproductive structure adapted for dispersion and surviving in unfavourable conditions.
- Typically haploid and unicellular.
- Produced by meiosis in the sporophyte.
- Commonly found in algae, fungi, mosses, and ferns.
Vegetative Propagation: New plants arise from vegetative parts which can be natural or artificial.
- Natural examples: runners (strawberries), tubers (sweet potatoes), bulbs (onions), plantlets (bryophyllum).
- Artificial examples: cuttings, grafting, layering, budding, micropropagation.
Budding: Formation of new organisms from an outgrowth or bud.
Fragmentation: A portion of an organism breaks off and develops into a new individual.

Vegetative Propagation

Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves which are vegetative parts of a plant,
New plants are created from these vegetative parts using vegetative propagation.
It can happen naturally (e.g., runners, tubers, plantlets, bulbs), or artificially (growers).
- Example of natural methods: Bryophyllum (sprout leaf plant)

Natural vs Artificial Propagation

Natural: Occurs naturally.
- Involves various structures like rhizomes, runners, bulbs, tubers, and corms.
Artificial: Done by humans.
- Involves techniques like cuttings, grafting, layering, and budding.

Methods of Natural Propagation (Modified Structures)

Rhizomes: Modified stems that grow horizontally underground. Eg: Lilies, Iris, Orchids.
Runners/Stolons: Modified stems that grow horizontally above or below ground. Eg: Strawberry, Currants.
Bulbs: Swollen, underground stems with fleshy leaves. Eg: Garlic, Onion, Tulips.
Tubers: Enlarged, bulb-like underground stems. Eg: Taro
Corms: Enlarged underground stems. Eg: Taro, Gladiolus
Suckers/Root sprouts: Plant shoots from underground buds. Eg: Apple, Cherry.
Plantlets: Vegetative structures that develop at the margin of leaves. Eg: Kalanchoe
Bulbils: Flower-like structures. Eg: Garlic

Methods of Artificial Propagation

Cuttings: Cutting a portion of a stem, leaf, or root, and placing it in a suitable environment for roots to grow.
Grafting: Combining the stem (scion) of one plant with the rootstock of another to make a new plant.
Layering: Bending a stem down to the ground, and covering it with soil or moss to create roots, then separating.
Budding: Attaching a live bud from one plant to the stem of another.
Micropropagation (Tissue Culture): Growth of new plants from plant tissue using sterile techniques in a laboratory.
- Techniques include using stem, leaves, and roots for propagation.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

Advantages

Uniformity in offspring
Can increase populations rapidly
Does not need a pollinator agent
Much faster process
Little energy required
Less likely to have errors.
Less danger involved.

Disadvantages

All offspring are identical to parents, so no quality improvement.
Organisms are unable to adapt to changing conditions.
Susceptible to disease, as there is no genetic variation
Competition for food as they are produced in colonies.

Sexual Reproduction

Involves two haploid gametes (one male, one female) that fuse to form a diploid zygote.
Offspring are not genetically identical to the parent.
Involves reproductive organs (e.g., flowers).
Involves the process of fertilization.

Overview of the Flower

Flowers are part of the shoot system and characterized by their role in seed and fruit development.
Flowers are typically bright colored to attract pollinators.
Flowers have four basic parts: sepals, petals, stamens (male), and carpels (female).

Structure of the Flower

Stamens (male): Consist of anther and filament; produce pollen grains.
Carpels (female): Consist of ovary, stigma, and style; contain ovules that produce seeds after fertilization.
Petals: Attract pollinators.
Sepals: Protect the flower in the bud stage; collectively called the calyx.
Receptacle: The base of the flower where all parts are attached.

Sexual Reproduction in Plants: Pollination

Cross-pollination: Pollen from one plant is transferred to another plant.
Self-pollination: Pollen from one flower is transferred to another flower on the same plant, or other flowers on another plant.

Summary of Fertilization

Pollen tube grows from the pollen grain, through the style, entering the ovule.
Two sperm nuclei are discharged into the embryo sac.
Fertilized egg (zygote) develops into an embryo.
Fertilized central cell develops into endosperm.
Ovule develops into a seed.
Ovary develops into a fruit containing one or more seeds.

Mendel's Laws

Law of Dominance: If two alleles at a locus differ, the dominant allele, determines the organism's appearance and the recessive allele, has no noticeable effect.
Law of Segregation: The two alleles for a heritable character separate (segregate) during gamete formation, and then end up in different gametes.
Law of Independent Assortment: Each pair of alleles segregates independently of the other pairs during gamete formation.
Monohybrid Cross: A cross between two parents using a pair of contrasting characters that are studied.
Punnett Square: Diagram used to predict possible genetic outcomes of crosses.

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