How the male germ cell reaches the ovary (pollen tube)
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Question 1
2022
10In flowering plants, the pollen grains are transferred to stigma by pollination but the female germ cells are present in the ovary. Explain with the help of a labelled diagram (only concerned parts), how the male germ cell reaches the ovary.Question 2
2025
35 (a)(i) Identify the parts ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the figure given below : (ii) Name the yellowish coloured structures produced by the part labelled as ‘Y’. (iii) Write the name of the process by which these are transferred to the part labelled as ‘X’. (iv) Explain the process of seed formation in a flowering plant.Question 3
2026
12Draw a neat diagram to show germination of pollen on the female reproductive part of the flower. Name and label only the following parts : (a) The part that receives the pollen grain. (b) The structure that carries the male germ cell to reach the female germ cell.