Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

(a)[3]

The Mexican hat plant shown in Fig. 4.1 is reproducing. Tick (✓) three statements that describe the reproduction shown in Fig. 4.1. Gametes are made. Implantation happens. There is only one parent involved. Pollination takes place before the stage shown in Fig. 4.1. The offspring are genetically identical to one another. This reproduction is asexual.

(b)[3]

Identify structures L, M and N in Fig. 4.2.

(c(i))[3]

From the information in Fig. 4.3, predict the pollination type used by the Crocus plant. Explain your prediction.

(c(ii))[2]

Describe how pollination takes place.

(d(i))[1]

State one letter in Fig. 4.4 that identifies a pollen grain from a wind-pollinated flower.

(d(ii))[2]

Using the details in Fig. 4.4, estimate the greatest length of pollen grain V. Include the unit.

(d(iii))[2]

State two features of pollen grains from insect-pollinated flowers.

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