Reproductive Cells in Plants

Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 1.2.3

Reproductive Cells in Plants

Reproductive (sex) cells carry genetic information from each parent.

Pollen and ovules

Pollen and ovules

  • Plants have two types of reproductive cells:
  • Pollen: From the male plant.
  • Ovules: From the female plant.

Test yourself on Reproductive Cells in Plants

  • What is the name of the female reproductive cells in plants?

  • What is the name of the male reproductive cells in plants?

  • How many types of reproductive cells do plants have?

  • What are the two reproductive cells in plants?

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