The series of changes that occur in a seed by which the embryo develops into a seedling is known as
fertilization
gametogenesis
pollination
germination
regeneration
Correct answer is D
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Which of the following is an advantage of dispersal of fruits and seeds? It allows
fair distribution of source of food for animals
growth in close association with parent plant
even distribution of plants and reduction of intraspecific competition
keen competition for food
the seeds to evolve new species
Correct answer is C
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
Food shortage may be caused by pestilence, rinderpest, and neglected farming
Shortage of food may lead to competition, emigration, death, and decline in the reproduction rate
Over-crowding may lead to food scarcity
Dispersal of seeds and fruits prevents overcrowding
Territorial defence encourages food scarcity in a habitat
Correct answer is E
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Which of the following structures are characteristics of insect pollinated flowers?
Dull coloured flowers without nectar
Very light numerous and pendulous stamen
Brightly coloured petals, scented nectar
Flowers are usually small and inconspicuous
Stigma are large, feathery, and hang outside the flower
Correct answer is C
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The term syncarpous is used to describe a flower when the carpels are
many and fused
two only
two and separate
many and free
lying at different parts of a flower
Correct answer is A
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