Pollination & Fertilization

True/False: Pollination can occur within the same flower. 

• True 
• False 

True/False: Pollination can occur between flowers of the same plant. 

• True 
• False 

True/False: Pollination can occur between flowers of the different plants of the same species. 

• True 
• False 

I have large petals and are usually brightly colored. How am I pollinated?

• By animals
• By birds 
• By insects 
• All of the above

I am a flower that produces nectar. What is the function of the nectar?

• To provide food for the flower
• To attract pollinators
• To attract animals to disperse the fruits
• To produce perfumes for Man

Pollination is the process by which the pollen grains are transferred from the ________ to the _________. 

• anther... ovary
• anther ... stigma
• stigma ... ovary 
• stigma ... filament

Which of the following is/are types of pollination?
A) wind pollination 
B) Insect pollination 
C) explosive pollination  

• B only
• A and B only
• All of the above

Wind-pollinated flowers usually have ______ and ________ petals. 

• big ... bright 
• small .... bright 
• big ... dull 
• small ... dull

My flowers are not sweet-scented and I do not produce nectar. How am I likely dispersed by?

• By wind 
• By insects 
• By water 
• By explosive action

I have long and feathery stigma that sticks out of the flower. How am I likely to be pollinated by?

• By wind 
• By insects 
• By water 
• By explosive action