Quiz on Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

What are the four distinct phases of sexual reproduction in flowering plants?

• Gamete production, Pollination, Fertilisation, Seed Dispersal

• Germination, Pollination, Fertilisation, Seed Dispersal

• Gamete production, Germination, Fertilisation, Seed Dispersal

• Gamete production, Pollination, Germination, Seed Dispersal

What is the male part of a flower called?

• Pistil

• Stamen

• Ovule

• Petal

Which process involves the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma?

• Fertilisation

• Germination

• Pollination

• Seed Dispersal

What is the function of a pollen tube?

• To produce pollen

• To transport sperm to the ovule

• To disperse seeds

• To attract pollinators

What is the term for plants that have both male and female structures?

• Dioecious

• Monoecious

• Cross-pollinated

• Self-pollinated

What is the role of specific proteins in monoecious plants?

• To attract pollinators

• To ensure self-fertilization

• To prevent self-fertilization

• To produce seeds

What is the function of the micropyle in a seed?

• To protect the seed

• To allow for water entry

• To store food reserves

• To produce energy

Which part of the seed contains starch and acts as food reserves?

• Testa

• Micropyle

• Cotyledon

• Radicle

What triggers the synthesis of enzymes capable of digesting food reserves in seeds?

• Water absorption

• Gibberellin

• Photosynthesis

• Dormancy

What is the purpose of seed dispersal?

• To increase seed size

• To reduce competition for resources

• To enhance seed color

• To prevent germination