Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants 4-P-5

Question: Which of the following statements is not true?#

1. Filiform apparatus present at the chalazal end of the synergies guides the entry of the pollen tube.
2. Pollen-pistil interaction is a dynamic process involving pollen recognition followed by promotion or inhibition of the pollen.
3. Majority of insect-pollinated flowers are large, colorful, fragrant, and rich in nectar.
4. Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction.

Answer: 1. Filiform apparatus present at the chalazal end of the synergies guides the entry of the pollen tube.#

####Explanation Filiform apparatus is present at the micropylar end of the synergids, not the chalazal end. The filiform apparatus helps guide the pollen tube into the ovule.