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What characteristics prove that lima beans are living things? |
Absorb Water Dormant until the right environment Has an embryo Result of reproduction |
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Identify characteristics of pollinators and flower structure. |
Do the online pollinator game! |
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What role do pollinators play in plant reproduction? |
They transfer pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same kind. |
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What steps happen in pollination and fertilization? |
Pollination – transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma Pollen tube formation – sperm travel to the ovule Fertilization – fusing of the sperm and egg Seed dispersal |
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Why do seeds have a cotyledon? Seed coat? And Embryo? |
Cotyledons – nutrients for newly germinated plant Seed Coat – Protect the seed until the right conditions/germination Embryo – Undeveloped new plant |
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How does salt affect plant growth? |
Keeps a seed from germinating |
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What is the source of nutrients for a newly germinated plant? |
Cotyledon |
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How would you tell if a plant is salt tolerant? |
If they germinate and have growth in higher amounts of salt-genetic factors |
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Identify the function of different flower structures? |
Petals – attract pollinators Sepals – Protects the flower bud Anther – produces pollen, which contains sperm Stigma – Catches pollen Ovary – Contains the ovules/eggs |
