Practice - Free-central
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of placentation in flowers?
💡 Hint: Think about how flowers produce seeds.
Name a type of placentation where ovules are attached to the ovary walls.
💡 Hint: Consider the edges of the ovary.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of placentation has ovules attached to a central column?
💡 Hint: Remember the word 'free-central' indicates central attachment.
True or False: Free-central placentation facilitates efficient nutrient transfer for seed development.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of central placement.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of free-central placentation compared to marginal placentation and evaluate how these may affect a plant's reproductive strategies in different environments.
💡 Hint: Compare how each method works with nurturing seeds.
Design an experiment to investigate the reproductive success of a plant with free-central placentation versus one with marginal placentation under varying environmental conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider what external factors might influence seed development.
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