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Acknowledge that fertilization happens when a pollen nucleus merges with a nucleus in an ovule.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyReproductionCore content

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Acknowledge that fertilization happens when a pollen nucleus merges with a nucleus in an ovule

  • This point belongs to Sexual reproduction in plants, especially Sexual reproduction in plants outcomes.
  • You need to be able to acknowledge that fertilization happens when a pollen nucleus merges with a nucleus in an ovule.
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  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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Diagram Description

Diagram of a flower showing pollen tube growth

The diagram shows a pollen grain landing on the stigma and a pollen tube growing down the style towards the ovule.

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    State what happens during fertilization in flowering plants.

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