Write True or False for the following statements:
1. Colourless and small petals are present in water pollinated plants.
2. Zygote is the fertilized female reproductive cell.
3. Parthenocarpic plants can produce fruits without seeds.
4. Sepals can perform photosynthesis.
Answer (2)
All four statements were evaluated, resulting in three true statements about water-pollinated plants, zygotes, and parthenocarpic plants, with the fourth regarding sepals being false. The conclusions are supported by botanical principles. Understanding these concepts helps clarify reproductive processes in plants.
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Let's evaluate each statement one by one:
Colourless and small petals are present in water pollinated plants.
This statement is True . Water-pollinated plants typically have small or absent petals because they do not rely on attracting insects or other animals for pollination. As a result, such plants often do not have large, colorful petals. Instead, their reproductive structures are adapted for water pollination, such as being buoyant or located on the water’s surface.
Zygote is the fertilized female reproductive cell.
This statement is True . A zygote is the result of the fertilization process when a male gamete (sperm) fuses with a female gamete (egg) in sexual reproduction. The zygote is the first cell of a new organism and contains a complete set of chromosomes from both parents.
Parthenocarpic plants can produce fruits without seeds.
This statement is True . Parthenocarpy is the natural or artificially induced production of fruit without fertilization of ovules, which results in seedless fruits. An example includes seedless grapes or bananas.
Sepals can perform photosynthesis.
This statement is True . Sepals are typically green, like leaves, and can perform photosynthesis. While their primary role is to protect the flower bud, they can also contribute to the plant's energy supply through photosynthesis.
