Biology 1010 - Plant Reproduction (Chapter 10)

Question 1

The dominant stage for flowering plants is the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

sporophyte

Question 2

Sporophytes divide by __________ to make spores.

Accepted Answer

meiosis

Question 3

Pollination in plants is the same as fertilization.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Microspores and megaspores are __________.

Accepted Answer

haploid

Question 5

Microspores divide to make egg cells.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

In flowering plants, the __________ contain the eggs.

Accepted Answer

embryo sacs

Question 7

The male part of a flower is called what?

Accepted Answer

stamen

Question 8

When a pollen grain lands on a stigma, what is the first thing that happens? (ET)

Accepted Answer

A pollen tube is formed.

Question 9

What are flowering plants called?

Accepted Answer

angiosperms

Question 10

In flowering plants, the __________ contain the sperm.

Accepted Answer

pollen grains

Question 11

What part of a flower becomes the fruit?

Accepted Answer

ovary

Question 12

The two-stage life cycle of flowering plants is called what?

Accepted Answer

alternation of generations

Question 13

The female part of a flower is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

carpel

Question 14

Microspores and megaspores divide by __________ to make pollen grains / embryo sacs.

Accepted Answer

mitosis

Questions 14