Sexual Reproduction in Flowers

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What does sexual reproduction in flowers involve?
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It involves the formation and fusion of male and female gametes, leading to seed production.
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Where does fertilization occur in a flower?
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Fertilization occurs inside the ovule.
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What is syngamy?
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Syngamy is another term for fertilization, the fusion of male and female gametes.
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What is the initial result of fertilization in flowers?
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The initial result of fertilization is the formation of a zygote.
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Describe the transformation from zygote to seed.
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After fertilization, the zygote divides to form an embryo, and the ovule develops into a seed.
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What forms from the ovary after fertilization?
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The ovary grows into a fruit following fertilization.
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Which flower parts may shrivel and fall off after fertilization?
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Petals, sepals, stamens, style, and stigma may shrivel and fall off.
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What triggers the germination process in seeds?
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The germination process is triggered by imbibition, the uptake of water by seeds.
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How does germination begin?
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Germination begins when the seed absorbs water, causing it to swell and activate enzymes.
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What is the function of the seed coat during germination?
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The seed coat protects the seed as it swells and begins to grow.
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What does the embryo develop into?
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The embryo develops into a new plant.
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What occurs to the zygote after it is formed?
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The zygote undergoes multiple divisions to form an embryo.
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How does the ovule transform post-fertilization?
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The ovule transforms into a seed post-fertilization.
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Name the main reproductive parts involved in flower reproduction.
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The main parts are the pistil (female) and stamen (male).
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What changes occur in the ovary post-fertilization?
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The ovary transforms into a fruit.
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