12 Questions
What is the function of the stigma in a flower?
It is a platform on which pollen grains land
What is a key difference between insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers?
Insect-pollinated flowers have a huge amount of pollen compared to wind-pollinated flowers
What does self-pollination in plants result in?
Genetically identical offspring with low genetic variation
Which process involves the transfer of pollen grains from one flower to the stigma of another plant of the same species?
Cross-Pollination
What is the purpose of germination in plants?
To convert insoluble food stores into soluble substances
Which part of a flower contains the male gamete?
Anther
Which process results in the production of genetically different offspring?
Sexual reproduction
What is the advantage of asexual reproduction mentioned in the text?
No variation/biodiversity
Which flower organ protects the flower bud according to the text?
Sepal
What is the main disadvantage of sexual reproduction discussed in the text?
Mate required
What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction in plants?
Energy spent on improving appearances or pollen volume
What is the significance of haploid nuclei in sexual reproduction?
Half set of chromosomes contributes to genetic diversity
Learn about asexual reproduction in bacteria through binary fission, where each bacterium divides into two genetically identical offspring. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of this method, from fast reproduction to potential overcrowding.
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