Plant Life Cycles

What is germination?

• The process by which a seed grows into an animal.

• The process by which a plant grows into a seed.

• The process by which a seed grows into a new plant.

• The process by which a seed dies and does not grow into a plant.

What is pollination?

• The process of photosynthesis

• Transfer of pollen from male to female flower

• Process of fertilization in plants

• The process of seed dispersal

What is fertilization?

• The process of converting sunlight into energy in plants

• The process of breaking down food in the stomach

• Combining a sperm cell with an egg cell to form a zygote

• The process of releasing waste products from the body

What is the purpose of flowers in plant reproduction?

• To attract pollinators and facilitate pollen transfer.

• To provide shade for the plant.

• To store excess water for the plant.

• To deter predators from eating the plant.

What is the main function of the ovary in a flower?

• Produce and contain ovules

• Produce and contain petals

• Produce and contain nectar

• Produce and contain pollen

What is the purpose of the stigma in a flower?

• The purpose of the stigma in a flower is to protect the flower from insects.

• The purpose of the stigma in a flower is to release pollen.

• The purpose of the stigma in a flower is to receive pollen during pollination.

• The purpose of the stigma in a flower is to store nutrients for the plant.

What is the process by which a seed grows into a new plant called?

• fertilization

• pollination

• photosynthesis

• germination

What is the role of the male reproductive organ in a flower?

What is the role of the female reproductive organ in a flower?

• To produce eggs and receive pollen for fertilization.

• To provide structural support for the flower.

• To produce nectar for pollinators.

• To attract insects for pollination.

What is the process by which plants make their own food called?

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• digestion

• excretion