JAMB Biology 1997 Question 26

Question 26

Reproduction in Plants

Use the diagram to answer questions 26 and 27. The function of the part labelled V is for the passage of

Diagram for this question
  1. A.pollen tube and pollen nucleus
  2. B.air, water and pollen nucleus
  3. C.air, antipodal cells and ovum
  4. D.synergids and egg cell.
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Answer: A (pollen tube and pollen nucleus)

Explanation

V is the micropyle, the opening through which the pollen tube carrying the male nuclei enters the ovule.