Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a flower that is pollinated by insects.
(a(i))[3]

Using the details in Fig. 1.1, finish Table 1.1.

(a(ii))[1]

State the names of the two structures that make up the stamen in a flowering plant.

(b(i))[5]

Describe the stages involved in the reproduction of a flowering plant, beginning with self-pollination and ending with fertilisation.

(b(ii))[4]

Outline the benefits and drawbacks of self-pollination when it is compared with cross-pollination.

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