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प्रश्न
What is meant by 'unisexual flowers' and 'bisexual flowers'? Give two examples of each.
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उत्तर
Unisexual flowers have only one kind of sex organ, either stamen or pistil, e.g., flowers of papaya and water melon. Bisexual flowers have both stamen and pistil, e.g., flowers of Hibiscus and mustard.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How is the process of pollination different from fertilization?
Name the swollen lower part of the carpel.
Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers?
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil
(ii) They possess either stamen or pistil
(iii) They exhibit cross pollination
(iv) Unisexual flower possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Fill in the blank by selecting suitable word:
A flower bearing only male or female parts is known as __________ flower.
Fill in the blanks:
A carpel consists of ________ , ________ and ________.
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
Stamens make egg cells.
Mention the function of Flower.
Mention the function of Anther.
Mention the function of Stigma.
Draw a labelled diagram of a bisexual flower.
A student is asked to study the different parts of an embryo of pea seeds. Given below are the essential steps for the experiment :
(I) Soak the pea seeds in plain water and keep them overnight.
(II) Cut open the soaked seed and observe its different parts.
(III) Take some pea seeds in a petri dish.
(IV) Drain the excess water. Cover the seeds with a wet cotton cloth and leave them as it is for a day.
The correct sequence of these steps is
(A) III, I, IV, II
(B) III, IV, I, II
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) III, II, I, IV
(a) Identify A, B and C in the given diagram and write their functions.
(b) Mention the role of gamete and zygote in sexually reproducing organisms.
Bisexual : Hibiscus : : Unisexual : ___________
What would be the number of chromosomes in the cells of the aleurone layer in a plant species with 8 chromosomes in its synergids?
In human beings, fertilization occurs in the ______
Pollen grains are produced by ______
Give reason for the following:
Fertilization cannot take place in flowers if pollination does not occur.
In flowering plants, the pollen grains are transferred to stigma by pollination but the female germ cells are present in the ovary.
Explain with the help of a labelled diagram (only concerned parts), how the male germ cell reaches the ovary.
Given below is a diagram of a germinating seed. Label the parts that:
- gives rise to future shoot.
- gives rise to future root system.
- stores food.
