Pollination Methods Quiz
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Flowers that have a single ovule in the ovary and are densely packed in a flower cluster are usually pollinated by:

  • Water
  • Wind (correct)
  • Bat
  • Bee
  • Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is primarily accomplished by wind.

    False (B)

    What type of pollination may require autogamy?

    Cleistogamy

    The process of self-pollination in flowers that remain closed is called ______.

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

    Match the following plants with their primary method of pollination:

    <p>Water Hyacinth = Water Water Lily = Wind Bee Pollinated Flowers = Bees Wind Pollinated Flowers = Wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method of pollination primarily used for water hyacinth and water lily?

    <p>Water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cleistogamy involves the process of self-pollination in open flowers.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a flower that is pollinated by the wind?

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

    Match the type of pollination with its description:

    <p>Cleistogamy = Self-pollination in closed flowers Geitonogamy = Pollination between different flowers of the same plant Xenogamy = Cross-pollination between different plants Apogamy = Development of an embryo without fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Wind pollination in flowers

    Pollination where pollen is carried by wind to another flower

    Water pollination in aquatic plants

    Pollination where pollen is carried by water to another flower

    Cleistogamy

    Self-pollination in closed flowers

    Single ovule, dense clusters

    Flowers with single ovule in ovary pollinated by wind

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    Pollination in water plants

    Water is the primary vector for pollination

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    Pollination by Wind

    A type of pollination where pollen is carried by wind currents to other flowers. Typically occurs in flowers with small, inconspicuous petals and exposed anthers, producing large amounts of lightweight pollen.

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    Water Pollination

    A type of pollination where pollen is carried by water currents to other flowers. This occurs primarily in aquatic plants.

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    Single Ovule and Dense Clusters

    A characteristic of flowers pollinated by wind, where the ovary contains only one ovule and the flowers are tightly packed in clusters.

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    Pollination in Water Hyacinth & Water Lily

    The predominant method of pollination in water hyacinths and water lilies. It relies on the movement of water to carry pollen between flowers.

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    Study Notes

    Pollination Methods

    • Flowers with single ovules and packed inflorescences are typically pollinated by wind.
    • Water hyacinths and water lilies are pollinated by water.
    • Autogamy may be required in certain plants.
    • Cleistogamy is a type of self-pollination.

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    Test your knowledge on various pollination methods in plants. This quiz covers topics such as wind, water pollination, autogamy, and cleistogamy. It is designed to enhance your understanding of how different plants reproduce.

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