An insect feeds on a flower and picks up pollen - Junior Cycle Science - Question a - 2012
Question a
An insect feeds on a flower and picks up pollen. When the insect visits another flower of the same species it leaves some of the original pollen behind.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:An insect feeds on a flower and picks up pollen - Junior Cycle Science - Question a - 2012
Step 1
Give a second way in which transfer of pollen between plants occurs.
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Pollen transfer can occur through wind, water, or by using animals for artificial pollination. For example, when plants are adapted to wind pollination, they produce lightweight and abundant pollen that is carried by the wind.
Step 2
Draw a labelled diagram of a suitable flower showing the stigma, style, ovary, anther and filament in the box provided.
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In the provided box, draw a flower with the following key parts clearly indicated:
Stigma: The sticky top part of the pistil where pollen lands
Style: The slender stalk that connects the stigma to the ovary
Ovary: The swollen base that contains the ovules
Anther: The pollen-producing part of the stamen
Filament: The stalk that supports the anther
Ensure each part is accurately drawn and correctly labelled.
Step 3
Name the part of the flower that produces the male gamete.
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Anther
Step 4
Name the part of the flower that produces the female gamete.
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Ovule
Step 5
What follows fertilisation in flowering plants?
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After fertilisation, the zygote is formed, which will develop into a seed. This process may lead to seed formation, dispersal, or fruit formation.
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