Understanding Pollination

What is pollination?

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male to the female part of a flower.

• The absorption of water by soil.

• The growth of roots in a plant.

Name one type of pollinator.

• butterfly

• hummingbird

• bat

• bee

How do plants reproduce?

• Plants reproduce only through seeds and not flowers.

• Plants reproduce exclusively through spores and not seeds.

• Plants reproduce by absorbing nutrients from the soil.

• Plants reproduce sexually through flowers and seeds, and asexually through methods like runners and cuttings.

What part of the flower attracts pollinators?

• Stamen

• Ovule

• Petals

• Sepal

What is the role of pollen in plant reproduction?

• Pollen helps in the growth of leaves and stems.

• Pollen plays a crucial role in plant reproduction by facilitating the transfer of male gametes to female structures for fertilization.

• Pollen is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

• Pollen serves as a food source for plant roots.

Can you list two insects that are pollinators?

• Cockroaches

• Ants

• Bees, Butterflies

• Beetles

What is the stigma in a flower?

• The stigma is the male reproductive part of a flower.

• The stigma is the female reproductive part of a flower that receives pollen.

• The stigma is a type of leaf on a flower.

• The stigma is the outer layer of the flower petal.

Why is pollination important for plants?

• Pollination is only necessary for flowering plants.

• Pollination decreases the chances of seed production.

• Pollination is primarily for plant decoration.

• Pollination is important for plants because it enables fertilization, leading to seed and fruit production.

What part of the flower produces seeds?

• Stamen

• Pistil

• Ovary

• Sepal

How does wind help in pollination?

• Wind helps in pollination by cooling the flowers.

• Wind helps in pollination by transporting pollen from one flower to another.

• Wind helps in pollination by creating nectar for flowers.

• Wind prevents pollen from reaching flowers.