Pollination

Front

What are the features of insect-pollinated plants?

Back

Insect-pollinated plants often have brightly coloured and sweet-smelling petals to attract insects.

Front

Why do insect-pollinated plants contain nectar?

Back

Insect-pollinated plants contain nectar because bees use the substance to make honey.

Front

What is true about pollen transfer?

Back

Both insects and the wind transfer pollen to the stigma.

Front

What is wind pollination?

Back

Wind pollination occurs when pollen from one flower is blown by the wind and might land on the stigma of another flower.

Front

How do insects pollinate plants?

Back

Insects pollinate plants by having pollen stick to their bodies, which then rubs onto the stigma when they move over it.

Front

What is the role of the stigma in pollination?

Back

The stigma is the part of the flower that receives pollen during pollination.

Front

What is nectar?

Back

Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators like insects.

Front

What are the advantages of insect pollination?

Back

Insect pollination can lead to more efficient and targeted pollen transfer, increasing the chances of successful fertilization.

Front

What are some characteristics of wind-pollinated plants?

Back

Wind-pollinated plants typically have small, dull petals and produce large amounts of lightweight pollen.

Front

What is cross-pollination?

Back

Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the stigma of another plant.