Term
| Asexual Reporoduction Definition and Advantages and Disadvantages |
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Definition
Asexual Reporoduction = The process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent.
Advantages :
- Easier and less energy required
- Able to reproduce large numbers easily
Disadvantages :
- Less Genetic Diversity |
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| Sexual Reproduction Definition and Advantages and Disadvantages |
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Definition
Sexual Reproduction = The process involving the fusion of haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote and the production of genetically dissimilar offspring
Advantages :
- Genetic Variation
- Two Parents are required
Disadvantages :
- Energy consumed to find suitable mate
- Chance of mutations
- Not as rapid or efficient as other forms of reproduction
- Very few offspring produced at one time |
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Term
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Definition
Sepals = Help protect the plant
Anther = Male organ of plant. Pollen grains are on the anther.
Petals = Protect the flower. Visually attracts animals for pollination. |
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Term
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Definition
| Pollination = Transfer of pollen grains from the male part of the plant to the female part of the plant. |
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Term
| List the agents of pollination |
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Definition
Agents of Pollination :
- Wind
- Water
- Birds
- Mammals
- Insects |
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Term
| Adaptations of Wind Pollinated Flowers |
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Definition
Adaptations of Wind Pollinated Flowers:
- Produce alot of pollen
- Small Petals |
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Term
| Adaptations of Animal Pollinated Flowers |
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Definition
Adaptations of Animal Pollinated Flowers :
- Scents to attract animals
- Colourful flowers
- Have nectar |
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Term
| Requirements for Germination of Seeds |
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Definition
Requirements for Germination of Seeds:
- Water
- Oxygen
- Warmth |
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