Seed and Fruit Dispersal in Plants

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What is the site of fertilization in a plant?

Stigma

Anther

Style

Ovary (correct)

What is the primary function of flowers in the process of seed and fruit dispersal?

Ensuring the formation of the embryo through adaptations for pollination and fertilization (correct)

Protecting the embryo from environmental stress

Aiding in the fragmentation of plant organs

Activating the exploding seed pods

What type of flower has both pistil and stamen parts?

Pistillate

Dioecious

Stamenate

Monoecious (correct)

What is the function of the anther in a plant?

Producing pollen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of apomixis in plants?

The creation of an embryo from diploid cells in the ovule Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction in plants?

Produces genetically identical offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of asexual reproduction in plants?

The production of offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the flower supports the stigma?

Style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of vegetative propagation?

The growth of a new plant from a stem cutting Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fruit and seeds in the process of seed and fruit dispersal?

To protect and aid in the propagation of the developing embryo Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when pollen is received by the stigma?

Pollination Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cotyledons?

To store food Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pollen tube?

To extend between the cells of the style toward the ovary Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of double fertilization?

The formation of a triploid endosperm and a diploid zygote Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the radicle?

To absorb water and nutrients from the soil Signup and view all the answers

What type of fruit develops from a single flower with multiple separate carpels?

Aggregate fruit Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which plants grow new individuals from existing plant organs?

Vegetative reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which seeds are scattered away from the parent plant?

Seed dispersal Signup and view all the answers