What Is Pollination?

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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from one part of a flower to another part of the same flower or to a different flower, which helps plants to grow new seeds.

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What is pollen?

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Pollen is a fine powder produced by flowers that is necessary for the reproduction of plants.

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True or False: Pollen is an important part of how new seeds and plants grow.

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True

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What animal is a good example of a pollinator?

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Bees are a good example of pollinators.

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What do we call animals or insects that help move pollen?

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They are called pollinators.

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What is the role of bees in pollination?

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Bees collect pollen from flowers and help transfer it to other flowers, which allows plants to produce seeds.

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What happens to a flower after it is pollinated?

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After pollination, the flower can develop seeds that can grow into new plants.

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What are some other examples of pollinators besides bees?

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Other examples of pollinators include butterflies, birds, and bats.

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What is the relationship between flowers and pollinators?

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Flowers provide nectar and pollen as food for pollinators, while pollinators help flowers reproduce.

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What is germination?

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Germination is the process by which a seed develops into a new plant.