Sexual Reproduction in Flowers

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What is the first step in the process of germination?
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Imbibition, where seeds take up water and swell.
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What is formed after the zygote divides in a flower?
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An embryo is formed.
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What happens to the ovule after fertilization?
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The ovule becomes a seed.
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What process converts the ovary into a fruit?
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The ovary grows rapidly after fertilization.
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How does the seed coat change during germination?
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It swells and softens as the seed absorbs water.
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What term describes the fusion of male and female gametes?
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Fertilization or syngamy.
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Where does fertilization occur in a flower?
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Inside the ovule.
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What is a zygote and how is it formed?
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A zygote is formed from the fusion of an egg cell and a male gamete.
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What do petals, sepals, stamens, style, and stigma do post-fertilization?
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They may shrivel and fall off after fertilization.
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What is the significance of seed germination?
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It is the process by which a seed grows into a new plant.
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What changes occur in the ovary post-fertilization?
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The ovary develops into a fruit.
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What initiates the growth process in seeds?
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The uptake of water during imbibition activates enzymes.
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What is necessary for effective pollination?
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The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
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How do flowers attract pollinators?
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Through colorful petals and scents.
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What is important about genetic diversity in pollination?
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It helps produce plants with diverse traits, often more adaptable to changes.
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