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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 3.3

Pollination

Pollination in flowering plants, and the differences between insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers.

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Pollination

Spec 3.3

What you need to know

  • Describe an insect-pollinated flower and its adaptations
  • Describe a wind-pollinated flower and its adaptations
  • Compare the two types of flower

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Answer each question before opening the answer.

Define pollination.

The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma.

Give two features of an insect-pollinated flower.

Any two of: brightly coloured petals, scent, nectar, sticky/spiky pollen, anthers and stigma inside the flower.

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