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(a)
The diagram given below represents a
below represents a process occurring in a flower.
Answer the questions that follow:
(1) Name the process and explain it,
(11) Mention the agent involved in the above process.
(iii) What is 'Double Fertilisation'?
(iv) Define the term 'Inflorescence'.
(v) Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a carpel.​

Answer 1

1:- Pollination- Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma.

2:- Insect(Bee).

3:-

Answer 2

Double fertilization refers to the fusion of one female gametophyte with two male gametophytes.

Inflorescences are complex structures with many functions. At anthesis they present the flowers in ways that allow for the transfer of pollen and optimization of the plant's reproductive success. During flower and fruit development they provide nutrients to the developing flowers and fruits.