Chapter 9 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is grafting?
A type of asexual reproduction where a segment from one plant is attached to a section of another plant to form a new plant.
In grafting, the two parts of the plants fuse over time.
What is the process involved in grafting?
A segment from one plant is attached to another plant.
Over time, a union is formed, resulting in a new plant.
What is cutting in asexual reproduction?
A method where a part of a plant, mainly stem, is cut and placed in moist soil to root.
For example, a rose plant can be propagated using this method.
Can some plants root in water?
Yes, some plants can produce roots when placed in water.
An example is the money plant.
What is sexual reproduction?
A type of reproduction where offspring are produced by two parent plants.
This involves the combination of male and female germ cells.
What happens during fertilization in sexual reproduction?
Male germ cells combine with female germ cells to produce new offspring.
This process is essential for the development of seeds.
What do ovules develop into after fertilization?
Seeds.
The ovary develops into fruit, which protects the seeds.
What role do fruits play in sexual reproduction?
Fruits protect the seeds.
They also aid in the dispersal of seeds.
How are seeds dispersed?
Seeds can be dispersed by various means.
This is crucial for the germination of new plants.
Fill in the blank: In sexual reproduction, male gametes fuse with female gametes in _______.
[fertilization]
True or False: All flowering plants reproduce through asexual reproduction.
False.
Most flowering plants reproduce by sexual reproduction.
