Sexual reproduction in plants — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

11 A plant has a flower with a feathery, exposed stigma. What does this tell us about the plant? A It is insect-pollinated. B It is wind-pollinated. C Its fruits are animal-dispersed. D Its fruits are wind-dispersed.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2017

11 Which part of a seed is not part of a plant embryo? A cotyledon B plumule C radicle D testa

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2017

10 The diagram shows part of a flower. P What is structure P and what type of pollination is used by the flower? structure P type of pollination A stamen insect-pollination B stamen wind-pollination C stigma insect-pollination D stigma wind-pollination

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2018

10 Which part of a flower produces pollen grains? A anther B ovary C sepal D stigma

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2018

10 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. When pollination occurs, where must the pollen grains reach? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/21 May/June 2019

10 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. When pollination occurs, where must the pollen grains reach? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/22 May/June 2019

10 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. When pollination occurs, where must the pollen grains reach? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/23 May/June 2019

10 The diagram shows a section through a pea flower. Where does fertilisation occur? A B D C

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/23 May/June 2020

10 Which features are adaptations of wind-pollinated flowers? 1 anthers exposed to the wind 2 produce heavy sticky pollen 3 produce large quantities of pollen 4 brightly coloured petals 5 produce nectar A 1, 2 and 3 B 3, 4 and 5 C 1 and 3 only D 4 and 5 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/22 Feb/March 2021

10 The diagram shows a flower. P Q R Which row shows the correct names for the structures labelled P, Q and R? P Q R A anther ovary sepal B anther style carpel C filament ovary carpel D filament style sepal

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/23 May/June 2021

10 What is a characteristic of an insect-pollinated flower compared with a wind-pollinated flower? insect-pollinated wind-pollinated A anthers inside flower anthers outside flower B petals small petals large C smooth pollen sticky pollen D stigma outside flower stigma inside flower

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2021

10 In which structure is pollen made? A anther B ovary C sepal D stigma

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2021

10 The diagram shows a wind-pollinated flower. Which structure is adapted to receive pollen? A D B C

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/21 May/June 2022

10 What is most likely to describe a flower that is wind-pollinated? A Anthers are small and inside the flower. B Anthers are large and outside the flower. C Stigmas are large and inside the flower. D Stigmas are small and outside the flower.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2022

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. S R P Q Which labelled structures are the anther and the ovary? anther ovary A R P B R Q C S P D S Q

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/22 May/June 2023

10 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. When pollination occurs, where must the pollen grains reach? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/23 May/June 2023

10 The table shows some features of insect-pollinated flowers and wind-pollinated flowers. Which rows are correct? insect-pollinated flowers wind-pollinated flowers 1 anthers dangle outside the flower anthers are inside the flower 2 large petals small petals 3 not scented scented 4 stigma inside the flower stigma dangles outside the flower A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2023

10 The diagram shows a flower. P Q R Which row names the structures labelled P, Q and R? P Q R A anther ovary sepal B anther style carpel C filament ovary carpel D filament style sepal

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2024

10 The diagram shows a flower. P What is structure P and which type of pollination is used by the flower? structure P type of pollination A filament insect B filament wind C stigma insect D stigma wind

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/21 May/June 2025

12 The diagram shows a flower. What is the method of pollination for this flower and the structural adaptation that enables this? A insect pollination because the anthers are feathery B insect pollination because the stigmas are feathery C wind pollination because the anthers are feathery D wind pollination because the stigmas are feathery

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/22 May/June 2025

11 Three features of flowers are listed. 1 anthers located within the petals 2 large colourful petals 3 feathery stigma Which features are adaptations for wind pollination? A 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 3 only

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2025

10 The diagram shows part of a flower. P What is structure P and which type of pollination is used by the flower? structure P type of pollination A stamen insect B stamen wind C stigma insect D stigma wind

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2025