Biology 5090 · O Level · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

Fig. 3.1 shows flowers of the same plant species at two different developmental stages, D and E.
(a)[2]

On Fig. 3.1, use lines labelled S and C to identify a sepal (S) and a carpel (C).

(b)[3]

The flowers are cross-pollinated by an insect. Explain why the insect must visit flower D before it visits flower E.

(c)[4]

Suggest how flowers of this species are adapted for pollination by an insect such as a bee.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Line finishes on or in sepal, labelled S or sepal

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