(a) Draw a labelled schematic diagram of the transverse section of a mature anther of an angiosperm plant.
(b) Describe the characteristic features of an insect pollinated flower.
OR
(a) Describe the events of spermatogenesis with the help of a schematic representation.
(b) Write two differences between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
(a)
Spermatogenesis | Oogenesis |
(i) It occurs in testes | It occurs in ovaries |
(ii) A spermato gonium forms 4 spermatozoa | An oogonium forms one ovum |
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.