Practice Triple Fusion (1.3.3.2.2) - Chapter 1: Reproduction

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Question 1.
What is formed when one male gamete fuses with the egg cell?
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Remember, zygote is the first step in development.
Question 2.
What does the second male gamete fuse with during triple fusion?
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Think about the components within the ovule.
3Question 3.
What two key events occur during fertilization in flowering plants?
- Fusion of zygote and seed
- Fusion of male gametes with polar nuclei and egg cell
- None of the above
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Focus on the processes occurring during fertilization.
4Question 4.
True or False: The endosperm is formed from the fusion of one male gamete and the egg.
- True
- False
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Think about the unique processes in angiosperm reproduction.
Question 5.
Explain how the process of double fertilization in angiosperms contributes to their success compared to gymnosperms.
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Consider the nutritional advantages provided to seeds.
Question 6.
Compare the evolutionary advantages of triploid endosperm in flowering plants to the nutritive tissues in gymnosperms.
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Think about how quickly each plant can start growing.

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