Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants. They contain both male and female reproductive structures. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma and can occur through wind or animal vectors. This transfers the male gamete for fertilization to occur within the ovary. Successful fertilization results in the development of seeds within a fruit. Seeds are then dispersed by a variety of mechanisms and must germinate under appropriate conditions to complete the plant life cycle.
SCIENCE - THE PLANT LIFE CYCLE
(CLASS V)
IGCSE BOARD
SEED
FLOWER
POLLINATION
SELF POLLINATION
CROSS POLLINATION
QUESTION ANSWER
MIND MATCH
DRAG AND DROP
SCIENCE - THE PLANT LIFE CYCLE
(CLASS V)
IGCSE BOARD
SEED
FLOWER
POLLINATION
SELF POLLINATION
CROSS POLLINATION
QUESTION ANSWER
MIND MATCH
DRAG AND DROP
A dam can also be used to collect or store water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC
A dam can also be used to collect or store water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
(May 29th, 2024) Advancements in Intravital Microscopy- Insights for Preclini...Scintica Instrumentation
Intravital microscopy (IVM) is a powerful tool utilized to study cellular behavior over time and space in vivo. Much of our understanding of cell biology has been accomplished using various in vitro and ex vivo methods; however, these studies do not necessarily reflect the natural dynamics of biological processes. Unlike traditional cell culture or fixed tissue imaging, IVM allows for the ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of cellular processes over time and space and were studied in its natural environment. Real-time visualization of biological processes in the context of an intact organism helps maintain physiological relevance and provide insights into the progression of disease, response to treatments or developmental processes.
In this webinar we give an overview of advanced applications of the IVM system in preclinical research. IVIM technology is a provider of all-in-one intravital microscopy systems and solutions optimized for in vivo imaging of live animal models at sub-micron resolution. The system’s unique features and user-friendly software enables researchers to probe fast dynamic biological processes such as immune cell tracking, cell-cell interaction as well as vascularization and tumor metastasis with exceptional detail. This webinar will also give an overview of IVM being utilized in drug development, offering a view into the intricate interaction between drugs/nanoparticles and tissues in vivo and allows for the evaluation of therapeutic intervention in a variety of tissues and organs. This interdisciplinary collaboration continues to drive the advancements of novel therapeutic strategies.
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
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11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Track: Artificial Intelligence
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Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
4. ClickBiology
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Complete the functions table by clicking on the
labels to discover their functions
stigma
style
ovary
ovule
carpel
anther
filament
stamen
petal
sepal
receptacle
peduncle
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Flower Structure Quiz
• What is the name of the structure labelled X in the
diagram?
sepal
stamen
peduncle
carpel
X
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Flower Structure Quiz
• Which parts of the flower are labelled below:
X = filament, Y = anther
X
Y
X = stigma, Y = style
X = anther, Y = filament
X = style, Y = stigma
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther
to the stigma
• This is an example of cross-pollination as the
pollen travels from one flower to a different flower.
This is desirable in plants as it promotes variation.
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click to view the animation
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Pollen can be carried between flowers by animals
or by wind
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Insect-pollinated flowers are adapted to attract
insects to them to enable transfer of pollen
Sticky stigma
to collect pollen Brightly
coloured petals
nectar and a
scent present
Pollen has
barbs for
hooking onto
insect fur
Anthers positioned
to rub pollen onto
insects
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Wind-pollinated flowers are different in structure
because they do not have to attract insects to
them but do need to be exposed to the wind.
Petals are small
and green as there
is no need to attract
insects
Stigma are
feathery to catch
pollen carried on
wind
Anthers are exposed to the
wind so that pollen can
easily be blown away
Pollen grains are very
small and light. They
occur in very large
numbers
No scent or nectary
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Self-pollination occurs when pollen falls from the
anther onto the stigma of the same flower
• Self-pollination is
not desirable as it
reduces variation
• Click to show
animation of self-
pollination
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Pollination Quiz
• Pollination is the transfer from….?
the stigma to anther
style to stamen
anther to stigma
ovule to filament
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click the correct answer
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Pollination Quiz
• The two mechanisms for pollination are?
Wind and water
Animal and water
Animal and wind
Wind and birds
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Pollination Quiz
• Flowers are adapted for wind-pollination by…
Having feathery stigmas
Having a nectary
Having bright petals and a scent
Having sticky stigmas
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Once pollination occurs a tube grows from the
pollen grain down through the style to the ovule
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
stigma
style
ovary
ovule
carpel
Note: Petals not shown in
order to simplify diagram
Click to view the
animation
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Fertilization occurs when the male gamete
fuses with the ovule (the female gamete)
Complete the
fertilization
section of the
worksheet
(you will need to
refer to your text
book)
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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animation
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After fertilization the petals, stamen and sepals fall off.
The ovule turns into a seed, the fertilized egg inside
develops into an embryo plant.
Testa:
tough seed coat
Micropyle:
Hole made by
pollen tube
Embryo
plant
Cotyledon:
Food store
Plumule:
Embryo shoot
Radicle:
Embryo root
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Water leaves the seed, it dehydrates and becomes
dormant because metabolic reactions stop.
The ovary develops to become a fruit.
seed
Fleshy wall
of the ovary
(yes, you are
eating an
adapted ovary
when you
crunch into an
apple!
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Seeds need to be dispersed away from the parent
plant in order to reduce competition for space,
light, nutrients and water.
• Seeds can be dispersed by:
• Wind
• Water
• Mechanical
• Animals
Fill in the worksheet on the reasons and mechanisms
for seed dispersal
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ClickBiology
Seed dispersal quiz
• Which mechanism for dispersal is used by the seed
shown in the picture
mechanical
wind
animal
water
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click the correct answer
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ClickBiology
Seed dispersal quiz
• Which mechanism for dispersal is used by the seed
shown in the picture
water
animal
wind
mechanical
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click the correct answer
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ClickBiology
Seed dispersal quiz
• Which mechanism for dispersal is used by the seed
shown in the picture
wind
mechanical
animal
water
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click the correct answer
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ClickBiology
Seed dispersal quiz
• Which mechanism for dispersal is used by the seed
shown in the picture
mechanical
animal
wind
water
Flower Structure Pollination Fertilisation Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Click the correct answer
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Water enters the seed
through the micropyle
and activates enzymes.
The water also softens
the testa to allow it to
split.
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
The seed contains the embryo plant and
cotyledons (starch stores)
Plumule
(embryo shoot)
Radicle
(embryo root)
Micropyle
Testa
Cotyledon
Label the diagram
of the seed
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Enzymes are used in seed germination
starch
embryo plant
amylase
secreted
maltose
The enzymes break
starch down into
maltose and then
glucose. The glucose
is used in respiration
to provide energy for
growth
Plumule
Radicle
This is the first part
to grow out of the
seed as it needs to
absorb more water
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
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Whilst germinating the plant uses food stores in
the cotyledon to provide energy for growth
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
light
soil
germination
Plant growth and development
The seedling can now
photosynthesise and
make its own food
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Changes in dry mass of the germinating seed:
Seed loses weight as it uses
up starch stores in the
cotyledons as the seedling
cannot photosynthesise yet
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
Days
Dry mass/g
Dry mass is the
mass of solid
matter with all
water removed
Weight increases as
the seedling can
photosynthesise and
plant grows
Answer the
question on the
worksheet
Click to
listen to an
explanation
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Conditions required for germination
Summarise the findings of the experiment shown below:
Flower Structure Pollination Fruit Development Seed Dispersal Germination Test
4oC
A
moist moist moist moist
dry
Warm
B
Warm
C
Warm
D
Warm
E
Oxygen
present
Oxygen
present
Oxygen
present
Oxygen
present
No
oxygen
No light
Pyrogallol (absorbs oxygen)
Click to
listen to an
explanation