POLLINATION

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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the process by which pollen from the male part of a flower (stamen) is transferred to the female part (pistil) to enable fertilization.

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What is the stamen?

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The stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the anther and filament, where pollen is produced.

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What is the pistil?

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The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma, where ovules are found.

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What is pollen?

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Pollen is a fine powder produced by the male parts of flowers that contains the male gametes (sperm cells) necessary for fertilization.

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What role do insects play in pollination?

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Insects, such as bees, transfer pollen from one flower to another while collecting nectar, facilitating fertilization.

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What is nectar?

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Nectar is a sugary liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators, providing them with food.

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What is a mutually beneficial relationship?

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A mutually beneficial relationship is one in which both participants gain advantages, such as bees getting food from flowers while helping them reproduce.

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How do honeybees collect pollen?

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Honeybees collect pollen by brushing against it while they gather nectar from flowers.

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What is an ovule?

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An ovule is the structure within the ovary of a flower that develops into a seed after fertilization.

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What is the anther?

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The anther is the part of the stamen that produces and contains pollen.