NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Science Chapter 12
Important NCERT Questions
7th Chapter 12 Reproduction in Plants
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and State Board
Questions No: 7
How does the process of fertilisation take place in flowers?
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In flowers, fertilization occurs as pollen grains (carrying male gametes) land on the stigma. Pollen tubes grow from the stigma to the ovary, releasing sperm cells. One sperm fertilizes the egg cell in the ovule, forming the embryo, while another fertilizes two other nuclei, forming the endosperm. This union creates seeds within the ovary. Eventually, the ovary matures into a fruit, safeguarding the seeds. Fertilization in flowers leads to seed and fruit formation, enabling plant reproduction.
Once pollen grain spreads on the stigma, it produces a pollen tube. This process is called germination of pollen grain. The pollen tube penetrates the style and reaches the ovary. Male nucleus is transferred through this pollen tube. Finally, fusion of male and female nuclei takes place inside the ovary. This step is called fertilization.
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