Practice Disadvantages of Self-Pollination - 5.2.3 | 5. Pollination and Fertilization | ICSE Class 9 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is self-pollination?

💡 Hint: Think about 'self' as meaning 'the same plant'.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disadvantage of self-pollination.

💡 Hint: Consider how many different plant types you find in nature.

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Question 1

What is one major disadvantage of self-pollination?

  • Increases genetic variation
  • Reduces genetic variation
  • None

💡 Hint: Think about genetic differences within species.

Question 2

True or False: Self-pollination can lead to weaker offspring due to the lack of genetic diversity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens if a plant always uses the same genes?

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Question 1

Evaluate how self-pollination might be a survival strategy in extreme environments.

💡 Hint: Think about desert plants or isolated islands.

Question 2

Create a hypothetical scenario where a plant's survival is threatened due to excessive self-pollination. Describe what could happen.

💡 Hint: Consider how specific diseases target certain traits.

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