PBIO Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma is called? correct answer: Pollination The study of pollen is called? correct answer: Palynology The source of nutritive tissue for a growing plant (corn, wheat) and for much of the development of human civilizations is the correct answer: Endosperm Which of the following statements about pollinators is true? correct answer: A decline in pollinator populations is partly due to loss of habitat Which of the following plant parts become fruits and seeds? correct answer: Ovaries and ovules of flowers What makes up the bulk of many grains (corn, rice, etc) and is the result of double fertilization in plants? correct answer: Endosperm What are benefits of palynology? correct answer: - Forensic evidence in criminal investigations - Fossil pollen points to oil reserves - Ancient pollen can be used to understand ancient agricultural practices What is a way that seeds are dispersed? correct answer: - Animals eat fruits - Wind carries small fruits - Fruits travel on water - Seeds can be forcefully ejected
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