RHS Level 2 R2101

Question 1

State the meaning of the term fruit?

Answer 1

A fruit is formed from the ovary after pollination.

Question 2

Function of the fruit?

Answer 2

To protect seed and aid in it’s distribution. Can also impose dormancy.

Question 3

State the meaning of seed?

Answer 3

A seed is formed from the ovule after fertilisation.

Question 4

Function of seeds…

Answer 4

Seeds propagate new plants.
Protect and distribute the embryo
Can impose dormancy on the embryo

Question 5

What is pollination?

Answer 5

The movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma

Question 6

What is fertilisation?

Answer 6

Fusion of male gamete from pollen with female gamete in the ovule to produce the embryo.

Question 7

What is dioecious and give two examples.

Answer 7

One plant has only female flowers, another has only male flowers.
Ilex aquifolium
Ginkgo biloba

Question 8

What is monoecious and give two examples

Answer 8

A plant which has separate male and female flowers on same plant.
Corylus avellana (hazel)
Cucurbita Pepo (squash)

Question 9

What is germination

Answer 9

Seed germination is the emergence of the radicle through the testa, usually at the micropyle.