36. Plant Reproduction

The female structures of angiosperms are called __________, and they produce __________.

Flowers bear seeds in protective chambers called __________.

Which two structures of a flower bear sporangia?

A generative cell and a tube cell originate when __________.

How many pollen grains can potentially result from one microsporocyte?

What is the purpose of synergids in an ovule?

In the process of pollination, pollen grains are transferred from the __________ to the __________.

Like gymnosperms, many grasses and angiosperm trees are wind-pollinated. To conserve energy, these angiosperms do not produce complete flowers (complete flowers have all four of the basic parts). Which basic part would most likely be missing from wind-pollinated angiosperm flowers?

How do most flowering plants avoid self-fertilization?

What is the underlying feature that allows plants to reproduce asexually?

In this type of asexual reproduction, seeds are produced even without the joining of sperm and eggs.

In an environment that is very stable, with reliable moisture and temperature, what type of reproduction would be most advantageous for a plant, and why?

Which statement below accurately describes the role of S-genes in plants?