Reproduction of Angiosperms

What are two major characteristics that distinguish angiosperms from other plants?

• Leaves and stems

• Roots and seeds

• Flowers and fruit

• Pollen and spores

Which of the following is considered a fruit from a biological perspective?

• Lettuce leaves

• Asparagus shoots

• Carrot roots

• Rice grains

Which part of a flower's carpel is responsible for receiving pollen?

• Ovary

• Style

• Stigma

• Filament

What do flowering plants produce to attract pollinators?

• Nectar

• Pollen

• Seeds

• Fruits

In angiosperms, what two structures are fertilized by sperm cells during double fertilization?

• Ovary and ovule

• Egg cell and polar nuclei

• Stigma and style

• Anther and filament

After fertilization, what do the ovule and ovary of a flowering plant typically develop into?

• Petals and sepals

• Stem and leaves

• Seed and fruit

• Roots and shoots

Which of the following describes a form of asexual reproduction in plants?

• Pollination by wind

• Fertilization of an egg by sperm

• Growing a new plant from a cutting

• Seed dispersal by animals