Plant Reproduction: Sexual and Asexual
Students will explore the diversity of reproductive strategies in plants, including the structure of flowers and the process of pollination.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
- Explain the process of pollination and fertilization in flowering plants.
- Analyze the evolutionary advantages of different reproductive strategies in plants.
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