5 Questions
Which part of the flower does the pollen need to reach in order for fertilization to occur?
Ovary
What is the term used to describe the process when the pollen nucleus joins with the ovule?
Fertilization
What is the next step in the life cycle after a seed has been fertilized?
Germination
What are the two things a seed needs to find in order to start the next part of its journey through the life cycle?
Warmth and water
What does a life cycle show?
A circle of events
Study Notes
Fertilization in Flowers
- For fertilization to occur, pollen needs to reach the ovule.
Fertilization Process
- The process of the pollen nucleus joining with the ovule is called fertilization.
Life Cycle After Fertilization
- After a seed has been fertilized, the next step in the life cycle is germination.
Seed Requirements
- For a seed to start the next part of its journey through the life cycle, it needs to find water and the right temperature.
Life Cycle Diagram
- A life cycle shows the stages an organism goes through from birth to reproduction, resulting in the production of seeds or offspring.
Test your knowledge on the pollination process in flowering plants! Learn about the journey of pollen from the stigma to the ovary, and how fertilization occurs. Test your understanding of the essential steps in the life cycle of flowering plants.
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