Gamete Transport in Flowering Plants — NEET Biology
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In the preceding sections you have learnt that the male and female gametes in flowering plants are produced in the pollen grain and embryo sac, respectively. As both types of gametes are non-motile, they have to be brought together for fertilisation to occur. How is this achieved?
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Why are the male and female gametes non-motile in flowering plants?
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Correct answer: B — They rely on external agents for fusion
Pollen (male) and ovule (female) are brought together via pollination, not active movement.
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In the preceding sections you have learnt that the male and female gametes in flowering plants are produced in the pollen grain and embryo sac, respectively. As both types of gametes are non-motile, they have to be brought together for fertilisation to occur.
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Class 12 NCERT Biology.
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