1 What is the function of the pollen tube? A To release pollen B To transport sperm cells to the ovule C To produce nectar D To protect the stigma
3 What is the role of the embryo in a seed? A To produce food B To grow into a new plant C To protect the seed D To attract pollinators
5 What is the difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination? A Self-pollination involves wind; cross-pollination involves insects B Self-pollination is within the same flower; cross-pollination is between different flowers C Self-pollination produces seeds; cross-pollination does not D Self-pollination occurs in gymnosperms; cross-pollination in angiosperms
6 What is the term for the process by which a seed develops into a seedling? A Pollination B Fertilization C Germination D Seed dispersal
7 The process by which seeds are scattered away from the parent plant is called: A Pollination B Fertilization C Seed dispersal D Germination
8 What is the role of the cotyledon? A To protect the seed B To provide food for the embryo C To absorb water D To produce pollen
10 What is the term for the female reproductive organ in a flower? A Androecium B Gynoecium C Corolla D Calyx
12 What is the function of the fruit? A To protect the seed and help in dispersal B To produce pollen C To attract pollinators D To store food for the plant
13 Which of the following is a disadvantage of self-pollination? A It reduces genetic diversity B It requires more energy C It needs pollinators D It produces fewer seeds
14 What is the term for the growth of a new plant from a part of the parent plant? A Sexual reproduction B Vegetative propagation C Pollination D Fertilization
16 Which of the following is an example of a fleshy fruit? A Pea pod B Mango C Wheat grain D Sunflower seed
17 Which of the following is an insect-pollinated flower characteristic? A Small, dull-colored petals B Large, brightly colored petals C Feathery stigmas D Large amounts of pollen
18 Which of the following is a characteristic of wind-pollinated flowers? A They have bright colors B They produce nectar C They have feathery stigmas D They have large petals
19 Which of the following is an example of a plant that reproduces by leaves? A Mango B Bryophyllum C Rose D Carrot
20 What is the function of the endosperm? A To protect the seed B To provide nutrients to the developing embryo C To produce pollen D To attract insects
21 What is the brightly colored part of a flower that attracts pollinators? A Sepal B Petal C Stamen D Receptacle
23 What is the function of the stigma? A To produce pollen B To receive pollen grains C To hold the ovules D To attract insects