5 Questions
Name one example of a pollinating animal mentioned in the text.
Beetles
What is pollination?
The transfer of pollen from an anther of a plant to the stigma of a plant.
What is the result of pollination occurring between species?
It can produce hybrid offspring in nature and in plant breeding work.
Describe the process of double fertilization in angiosperms.
After the pollen grain lands on the stigma, it germinates and develops a pollen tube. One male nucleus fuses with the polar bodies to produce the endosperm tissues, while the other fuses with the egg cell to produce the embryo.
What happens when self-pollination occurs within a closed flower?
Self-pollination occurs within a species.
Test your knowledge about the process of pollination and the various agents involved in the transfer of pollen. Explore the crucial role of animals, wind, and water in the reproduction of plants.
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