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Pollination and Fertilization

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma, facilitating the potential for fertilization. Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell from the pollen unites with an ovule in the ovary, resulting in the formation of a zygote that develops into a seed.

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Pollination and fertilization are essential processes in the life cycle of flowering plants. Pollination involves the transfer of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma, which can occur through various means, including wind and animal pollinators. Once pollination occurs, fertilization tak...

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Pollination
The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.

Example: Bees help in the pollination of flowers.

Fertilization
The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.

Example: Fertilization occurs after pollination.

Gametes
Reproductive cells (sperm and egg) involved in fertilization.

Example: Pollen grains are male gametes.

Self-pollination
Pollination that occurs within the same flower or plant.

Example: Peas often self-pollinate.

Cross-pollination
Pollination that occurs between different plants.

Example: Apple trees require cross-pollination for fruit.

Pollinators
Animals that transfer pollen from one flower to another.

Example: Bees and butterflies are common pollinators.

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Key Concepts

Pollination TypesFertilization ProcessRole of PollinatorsSeed Development