Plant Life Cycle Quiz

What is the function of the seed coat?

• Supports the growth of the seedling

• Provides food for the embryo

• Protects the inside of the seed

• Helps in pollination

What are the four important things seeds need for germination?

• Water, sunlight, air, and soil

• Fertilizer, nutrients, water, and heat

• Carbon dioxide, minerals, darkness, and humidity

• Oxygen, temperature, light, and moisture

What is the name of the young new plant that emerges from the seed coat during germination?

• Shoot

• Sprout

• Sapling

• Seedling

What are the two main parts of a flower involved in pollination and fertilization?

• Ovary and style

• Anther and filament

• Stamen and pistil

• Petal and sepal

What is the function of the flower in a mature plant?

• To produce seeds

• To provide support to the stem

• To attract pollinators

• To produce leaves

What is the process where the plant's male sex cell is transferred from the male part of the plant to the female part?

• Germination

• Fertilization

• Pollination

• Dispersal

What part of the flower is brightly colored to attract pollinators?

• Anther

• Filament

• Ovary

• Petal

Where are the ovules located in the female part of the flower?

• Anther

• Ovary

• Stigma

• Style

What is the function of the style in the female part of the flower?

• To hold up the anther

• To transfer pollen to the ovary

• To protect the inner parts of the flower

• To attract pollinators

What is the purpose of seed dispersal?

• To protect the inside of the seed

• To provide food for the embryo

• To spread seeds to other locations

• To prevent the growth of plants