sexual reproduction in a flowering plants⭐

Question 1

what is pollination?

Answer 1

pollination is the transfer of polllen grains from the anther to the stigma

Question 2

what are the two types of pollination?

Answer 2

self-pollination and cross-pollination

Question 3

what is self-pollination?

Answer 3

self-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or a different flower on the same plant.

Question 4

what are the 2 features of self-pollination

Answer 4

Bisexual flowers with anthers and stigma maturing at the same time.

The stigma is directly below the anthers, so pollen falls onto it easily.

Question 5

what is cross-pollination?

Answer 5

cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from one plant to the stigma of a flower in another plant of the same species.

Question 6

such flowers have features that attract insects. it includes:

Answer 6

-presence of nectar
-petals are large and brightly coloured
-petals have nectar guides to guide the insect to the nectar
-flowers are fragnant

Question 7

what is the opening in the ovary through which the pollen enters the ovule

Answer 7

micropyle