Biological Plant Science Unit 7 Review – Plant Reproduction 7.1 Define Terms Match the following terms with their BEST definition listed below: A. Asexual reproduction B. budding C. cutting D. grafting E. layering F. propagation G. sexual propagation _____ 1. Asexual plant reproduction involving the insertion or moving of a scion (piece of a plant) onto another plant (stock) so that a new plant is created. _____2. Reproduction without fertilization. _____3. Reproducing plants from seeds. _____4. A form of plant asexual reproduction that involves transferring a bud from a parent plant to a stock (new plant). _____5. A form of plant asexual reproduction using a section of plant that can regenerate itself. _____6. The reproduction of plants by sexual or asexual means. _____7. Asexual plant reproduction involving promoting the growth of roots on stems or branches while still attached to the parent plant. Match the following terms with the BEST definition listed below: A. fertilization B. germination C. hybrid D. pollination E. scarification F. stratification G. viable H. seed dormancy _____8. To scratch or crack the coating of a seed to promote germination. _____9. The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower in the fertilization process. _____10. The rest period some seeds need before they germinate. _____11. In plant reproduction, union of pollen sperm with ovule to produce seeds. _____12. A plant resulting from selected crossing of parents that are unlike. _____13. The ability of a seed to germinate under optimal conditions. _____14. Sprouting of a seed to produce a new plant. _____15. The internal factors that play a role in when a seed germinates. Match the following terms with the BEST definition listed below: B. ovary B. ovule D. seed E. stigma C. pollen _____16. The portion of the pistil of a flower that contains one or more ovules; female reproductive organ. _____17. The structure that contains the embryo of a plant. _____18. The male element or spore of a flower borne by the anthers and forms sperm cells needed for fertilization of the ovules in the ovary of a flower. _____19. Flower structure that transforms into a seed after fertilization. _____20. The female organ of a flower that receives pollen. 7.2 Discuss the meaning and use of sexual and asexual plant reproduction 21. Clearly explain the difference between sexual and asexual plant reproduction: 22. Identify at least two benefits of sexual reproduction: 23. Identify at least two benefits of asexual reproduction: 7.3 Describe plant parts and processes involved in sexual reproduction 24. Complete the following chart concerning Plant parts: Plant Part Ovary Ovule Pollen Stigma Anther 25. Briefly explain double fertilization: 26. Briefly explain scarification: Male or Female Part? Function 7.4 Discuss the meaning and importance of seed viability 27. Briefly explain what seed viability means: 28. Identify the optimum storage conditions for most seeds: a. Temperature: ___________________ b. Humidity: ___________________ 29. Explain how seed dormancy effects seed germination: 7.5 Discuss the common methods of asexual plant propagation Complete the following chart concerning methods of asexual plant propagation: Method Budding Cutting Grafting Layering Brief Description Example