Biology 5090 · O Level · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

Fig. 2.1 presents a plant known as the ghost plant together with an enlarged drawing of its flower. It is referred to as a ghost plant because it is usually completely white in colour. The cells of the ghost plant do not contain chloroplasts.
(a)[2]

From the flower’s appearance, suggest how it is pollinated. Give a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Using the information given in Fig. 2.2, name the producer.

(b(ii))[3]

The arrow on Fig. 2.2 shows nutrients moving through the feeding relationship. Suggest three nutrients that pass from the tree to the ghost plant.

(c)[5]

Suggest why the leaves of the ghost plant do not have stomata or large intercellular spaces.

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