In the table below, which letter gives the correct order of events in the life cycle of a flowering plant – A, B, C, D or E?
A germination seed and fruit formation growth pollination dispersal
B germination fertilisation seed and fruit formation growth dispersal pollination
C germination fertilisation growth seed and fruit formation pollination dispersal
D germination growth pollination fertilisation seed and fruit formation dispersal
E germination seed and fruit formation growth fertilisation dispersal pollination
(ii) Distinguish clearly between pollination and fertilisation - Leaving Cert Biology - Question e - 2007
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In the table below, which letter gives the correct order of events in the life cycle of a flowering plant – A, B, C, D or E?
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:In the table below, which letter gives the correct order of events in the life cycle of a flowering plant – A, B, C, D or E?
A germination seed and fruit formation growth pollination dispersal
B germination fertilisation seed and fruit formation growth dispersal pollination
C germination fertilisation growth seed and fruit formation pollination dispersal
D germination growth pollination fertilisation seed and fruit formation dispersal
E germination seed and fruit formation growth fertilisation dispersal pollination
(ii) Distinguish clearly between pollination and fertilisation - Leaving Cert Biology - Question e - 2007
Step 1
Which letter gives the correct order of events in the life cycle of a flowering plant?
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The correct order of events in the life cycle of a flowering plant is represented by letter D: germination → growth → pollination → fertilisation → seed and fruit formation → dispersal.
Step 2
Distinguish clearly between pollination and fertilisation.
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of the flower (anther) to the female part (stigma), while fertilisation is the process where the male gamete (sperm) fuses with the female gamete (egg cell). This interaction can involve the fusion of the pollen grain and the ovule.
Step 3
State a location in the seed where food is stored.
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Food in the seed is primarily stored in the endosperm or cotyledons.
Step 4
What is germination?
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Germination is the process by which a seed develops into a new plant. It involves the growth of the embryo within the seed, leading to the emergence of the seedling.
Step 5
State three factors necessary for the germination of a seed.
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Three factors necessary for seed germination are: 1. Water - essential for metabolic processes; 2. Oxygen - required for respiration; 3. Suitable temperature - providing the right conditions for growth, which can vary between species.
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