List two reasons for the appearance of variations among the progeny formed by sexual reproduction

  • List two reasons for the appearance of variations among the progeny formed by sexual reproduction.
  • Name the part marked ‘A’ in the diagram alongside.
  • How does ‘A’ reaches part ‘B’ ?
  • State the importance of the part ‘C’.
  • What happens to the part marked ‘D’ after fertilisation is over ?

Answer:

  • Variation is seen among progeny formed by sexual reproduction because of:
  • Involvement of two different individuals.
  • Creation of new combination of variants.
  • A-pollen or pollen grain.
  • It reaches the stigma (B) by agents of pollination.
  • C (pollen tube) helps male gamete to reach the egg (ovule).
  • After fertilsation it converts into embryo.