Plant and Animal Adaptations for Reproduction

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What are adaptations?

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The physical characteristics and behaviors an animal has inherited to help it successfully survive and reproduce in its habitat.

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What is pollination?

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The process of pollen moving from the stamen to the pistil.

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What is the male reproductive structure of a flower called?

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Stamen.

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What is found inside the ovary of a flower?

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Eggs.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where individuals whose unique characteristics are best suited for their environment tend to survive and reproduce offspring who inherit these characteristics.

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What is the female reproductive structure of a flower called?

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Pistil.

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What role do petals play in a flower?

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To attract pollinators.

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What is the purpose of sepals in a flower?

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To protect the flower bud.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.