Pollination (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is pollination?
What is pollination?
Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
In self pollination, where are the anther and carpel located?
In self pollination, where are the anther and carpel located?
On the same plant
What type of offspring does self fertilisation produce?
What type of offspring does self fertilisation produce?
Weaker offspring
In cross pollination, where are the anther and carpel?
In cross pollination, where are the anther and carpel?
On different plants
What type of offspring does cross fertilisation produce?
What type of offspring does cross fertilisation produce?
Stronger and healthier offspring
What is a characteristic of pollen in wind pollinated flowers?
What is a characteristic of pollen in wind pollinated flowers?
Huge amounts produced
Where are anthers positioned in wind pollinated flowers?
Where are anthers positioned in wind pollinated flowers?
Outside petals
What is a key feature of stigmas in wind pollinated flowers?
What is a key feature of stigmas in wind pollinated flowers?
Large and feathery
Which of these is an example of a wind pollinated plant?
Which of these is an example of a wind pollinated plant?
Oak
What is a characteristic of pollen in animal pollinated flowers?
What is a characteristic of pollen in animal pollinated flowers?
Large and sticky
What causes hay fever?
What causes hay fever?
A reaction to pollen grains
Which of these is a symptom of hay fever?
Which of these is a symptom of hay fever?
Sneezing and watery eyes
What do antihistamines do in the treatment of hay fever?
What do antihistamines do in the treatment of hay fever?
Reduce inflammation