Question 11 - Past Year - 3 Mark Questions - Chapter 8 Class 10 - How do Organisms Reproduce?

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Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and the product of fertilisation in a flower.

 

Answer:

Pollination

Fertilisation

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a stamen to the stigma of a carpel is called pollination.

 

Fertilisation occurs when the male gamete fuses with the female gamete.

SELF POLLINATION - Teachoo.png

CROSS POLLINATION - Teachoo.png

FERTILISATION - Teachoo.png

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN OF A PLANT - Teachoo.png

 

In a flower

  • Site of fertilisation is Ovary/Ovule.
  • Product of fertilisation is zygote.
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