7 – To Investigate and Compare the Structures of Insect-Pollinated and Wind-Pollinated Plants (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is the main aim of comparing insect & wind-pollinated plants?
What is the main aim of comparing insect & wind-pollinated plants?
To examine structural differences
Which safety precaution is essential before handling flowers in this investigation?
Which safety precaution is essential before handling flowers in this investigation?
Checking for plant allergies
Which of these is an example of a wind-pollinated plant?
Which of these is an example of a wind-pollinated plant?
Hazel
Which plant is adapted for insect pollination?
Which plant is adapted for insect pollination?
Primrose
Why do wind-pollinated plants produce enormous quantities of pollen?
Why do wind-pollinated plants produce enormous quantities of pollen?
Chance of reaching stigma is low
What type of relationship exists between insect-pollinated flowers and their pollinators?
What type of relationship exists between insect-pollinated flowers and their pollinators?
Mutual relationship
What type of pollen do wind-pollinated flowers typically produce?
What type of pollen do wind-pollinated flowers typically produce?
Light and dry
What type of stigmas do wind-pollinated flowers have?
What type of stigmas do wind-pollinated flowers have?
Feathery or branched
What is a key feature of insect-pollinated flower petals?
What is a key feature of insect-pollinated flower petals?
Brightly coloured
What type of pollen do insect-pollinated flowers produce?
What type of pollen do insect-pollinated flowers produce?
Sticky and heavy
Which pollination type has flowers with nectar-producing structures?
Which pollination type has flowers with nectar-producing structures?
Insect-pollinated only
Why is the position of reproductive parts crucial in flowers?
Why is the position of reproductive parts crucial in flowers?
It determines pollination method