Practice The Fruit (5.6) - MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

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Question 1.
What is a fruit?
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Think about what part of the plant bears the seeds.
Question 2.
What does parthenocarpic mean?
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Look for 'partheno' which suggests no fertilization.
3Question 3.
What is the role of the pericarp in fruits?
- To protect seeds
- To attract pollinators
- To provide nutrients
- To help photosynthesis
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Think about what surrounds the seeds.
4Question 4.
True or False: A parthenocarpic fruit has seeds.
- True
- False
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Consider what parthenogenesis implies.
Question 5.
Create a flowchart comparing the major characteristics of fleshy and dry fruits. Include their adaptations for seed dispersal.
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Consider how different fruits interact with their environment and their potential animals or mechanisms aiding in spreading seeds.
Question 6.
Analyze the evolutionary advantages of parthenocarpy in cultivated plants. How does this affect agricultural practices?
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Think about the benefits to farmers and consumers in terms of convenience and taste.

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