Formative Practice 4.7 – Science Form 1 Chapter 4


Question 1:
What is the function of flower petal in plant reproduction?

Answer:
Attracts insects for pollination.


Question 2:
Why is sepal different from petals?

Answer:
Sepal: usually green in colour and protects flower during the bud stage

Petal: usually colourful to attract insects and animals.


Question 3:
Why do some papayas bloom but not bear fruits?

Answer:
Those papaya trees only have male flowers. These flowers cannot be fertilised, thus there will be no papaya fruits.


Question 4:
Explain the function of the following parts of a flower in plant reproduction.
(a) Stigma
(b) Style
(c) Anther

Answer:
(a) Function of stigma: receives pollen grains (male gametes)

(b) Function of style: connects stigma to ovary

(c) Function of anther: produces male gametes.


Question 5:
State the differences between a wind-pollinated flower and an insect-pollinated flower.

Answer:



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