Plant structure functions pollination and life cycles. - One Line Questions
1.
Self-pollination occurs when pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma of: —
The same flower or another flower on the same plant
2.
The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is called: —
Transpiration
3.
A plant that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons is called a: —
Biennial
4.
A plant that lives for many years, often producing flowers and seeds annually, is called a: —
Perennial
5.
Which structure contains the female gametes (egg cells) in a flower? —
Ovule
6.
Which part of the flower contains the ovules which develop into seeds? —
Ovary
7.
Grasses and many trees are typically pollinated by: —
Wind
8.
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma without the involvement of external agents like wind or insects is known as: —
Autogamy
9.
Geitonogamy is pollination between: —
Different flowers on the same plant
10.
Xenogamy refers to pollination between: —
Flowers of different plants of the same species
11.
Which of the following is a method of seed dispersal? —
All of the above
12.
The waxy layer on the surface of a leaf that reduces water loss is called the: —
Cuticle
13.
What is the process of pollen transfer from the anther to the stigma called? —
Pollination
14.
The process by which a seed sprouts and begins to grow into a new plant is called: —
Germination
15.
Which type of root system consists of a main, thick taproot with smaller lateral roots branching off? —
Taproot system
16.
Which part of the stamen contains the pollen grains? —
Anther
17.
The stalk that supports the anther is called the: —
Filament
18.
The process of spreading seeds away from the parent plant is known as: —
Seed dispersal
19.
What is the term for the complete life cycle of a flowering plant, from seed to seed production? —
Plant life cycle
20.
The sticky tip of the pistil that receives pollen is called the: —
Stigma
21.
Which part of the flower develops into a seed after fertilization? —
Ovule
22.
The process where a plant produces seeds without fertilization is called: —
Apomixis
23.
The part of the flower that protects the bud before it opens is called a: —
Sepal
24.
Which tissue in plants is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant? —
Xylem
25.
What is the primary function of the root system in a plant? —
Absorption of water and minerals, and anchorage
26.
The male reproductive part of a flower is called the: —
Stamen
27.
The part of the seed that develops into the root system of the new plant is called the: —
Radicle
28.
What is the fusion of male gamete with the female gamete called? —
Fertilization
29.
The growth of a pollen tube from the pollen grain to the ovule is essential for: —
Fertilization
30.
The part of the seed that develops into the shoot (stem and leaves) of the new plant is called the: —
Plumule
31.
Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis? —
Leaf
32.
After fertilization, the ovary of a flower typically develops into a: —
Fruit
33.
In many seeds, the stored food for the embryo is found in the: —
Cotyledons or Endosperm
34.
In the life cycle of a typical flowering plant, which stage follows fertilization? —
Seed formation
35.
Which part of the flower is typically brightly colored to attract pollinators? —
Petal
36.
Plants that rely on water for pollination often have: —
No petals or sepals
37.
The female reproductive part of a flower is called the: —
Pistil
38.
What are the essential requirements for seed germination? —
Water and suitable temperature
39.
Which plant part is a modified stem that stores food? —
Tuber
40.
Which type of root system has many thin, branching roots of similar size arising from the base of the stem? —
Fibrous root system
41.
Cross-pollination occurs when pollen is transferred from the anther of one plant to the stigma of: —
A flower on a different plant of the same species
42.
What is the main function of a stem? —
To support leaves, flowers, and fruits, and transport water and nutrients
43.
What is the primary role of stomata on a leaf? —
To regulate gas exchange (CO2 intake, O2 release) and transpiration
44.
What is the primary function of petals in entomophilous (insect-pollinated) flowers? —
To attract pollinators
45.
What is the function of the cotyledon in a germinating seed? —
To provide nourishment to the embryo
46.
What is the function of the endosperm in a seed? —
To provide nourishment to the developing embryo
47.
The arrangement of leaves on a stem is called: —
Phyllotaxy
48.
Which of the following is a common pollinating agent for plants? —
All of the above
49.
Plants with brightly colored, fragrant flowers and sticky pollen are usually pollinated by: —
Insects
50.
Which tissue in plants is responsible for transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant? —
Phloem