Flashcards on Plant Reproduction and Growth

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What is pollination?

The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of the same or a different flower.

What are the two types of pollination?

Self-pollination and cross-pollination.

What is germination?

The process by which a seed grows into a new plant.

What is fertilization in plants?

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.

What is a seed?

A mature ovule containing an embryo plant.

What are the male reproductive parts of a flower called?

Stamens.

What are the female reproductive parts of a flower called?

Pistils or carpels.

What is asexual reproduction in plants?

Reproduction without the involvement of gametes, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

What is the process of photosynthesis?

The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.

What are the main stages of plant growth?

Germination, vegetative growth, flowering, and seed production.

What is the purpose of flowers in plant reproduction?

To attract pollinators and facilitate the transfer of pollen.

What is the role of roots in plants?

Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil, anchoring the plant, and storing food.

What is the purpose of leaves in plants?

To capture sunlight and carry out photosynthesis.

What are the different methods of seed dispersal?

Wind dispersal, water dispersal, animal dispersal, and self-dispersal.

What is apical dominance in plants?

The phenomenon where the main central stem of the plant (apical bud) inhibits the growth of lateral buds.

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What is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of the same or a different flower called?



What are the two types of pollination?



What is the process by which a seed grows into a new plant called?



What is the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote called?



What is a mature ovule containing an embryo plant called?



What are the male reproductive parts of a flower called?



What are the female reproductive parts of a flower called?



What is reproduction without the involvement of gametes, resulting in genetically identical offspring called?



What is the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen called?



What are the main stages of plant growth?




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