Biology 5090 · O Level · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

The diagram illustrates the fruit of a plant.
(a)[3]

Suggest why this fruit is most likely to be wind-dispersed.

(b(i))[1]

Describe the pattern shown by the results in the graph.

(b(ii))[1]

State the number of fruits in the investigation that took between 4 and 10 seconds to reach the ground.

(b(iii))[4]

Suggest and explain advantages to the plant of its fruits taking a longer time to reach the ground.

(c)[2]

When a fruit of the plant reaches the ground, the process of germination to form a new plant may take place. State one environmental condition that affects germination and explain the importance of this condition.

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