Seed and fruit formation? Yes/No Seed and fruit dispersal? Yes/No Germination? Yes/No
Offspring: genetically identical or non-identical? 125 Asexual Sexual . reproduction all the offspring . and .
These processes play an important role in controlling the concentration of oxygen and
4. After fertilisation, the petals on a flower shrivel and die. Why does this happen? Give at least two reasons.
5. Define each of the following terms clearly: a. Pollination b. Fertilisation c. Germination d. Transpiration
6. Describe the role of fruit in sexual reproduction in plants.
7. Why do you think many gardeners produce fruit and vegetables by vegetative propagation methods rather than from seeds? Give at least three reasons to explain your answer.
8. Draw a large labelled diagram of a wind pollinated flower and an animal (insect) pollinated flower. List three adaptations of each flower type to their mode of pollination.