Pollination (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is pollination?
What is pollination?
Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
How are pollen grains produced in the anther?
How are pollen grains produced in the anther?
Through meiosis
Which part of the pistil receives pollen?
Which part of the pistil receives pollen?
Stigma
Why is cross-pollination important for plants?
Why is cross-pollination important for plants?
Creates genetic diversity
What is nectar?
What is nectar?
A sugar-rich liquid for pollinators
What characteristic helps insect-pollinated flowers transfer pollen?
What characteristic helps insect-pollinated flowers transfer pollen?
Sticky or spiky pollen grains
Why are many bird-pollinated flowers red or orange?
Why are many bird-pollinated flowers red or orange?
Birds can see red but insects cannot
Why do bird-pollinated flowers have little or no scent?
Why do bird-pollinated flowers have little or no scent?
Birds have a poor sense of smell
What adaptation helps wind-pollinated flowers catch airborne pollen?
What adaptation helps wind-pollinated flowers catch airborne pollen?
Long and feathery stigmas
Why is wind pollination not very efficient?
Why is wind pollination not very efficient?
Vast quantities needed for random landing