The Function of the Pollen Tube Is to

question 7

Multiple Choice

The function of the pollen tube is to

• A) eject pollen from the microsporangium.
• B) direct pollen to the megasporangium.
• C) produce pollen.
• D) digest the sporophyte tissue as it elongates toward the female gametophyte.
• E) attract animals to the plant to spread the pollen.

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Definitions:

Proctology

A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.

Proctalgia

A term for pain or discomfort in the rectal area or anus, often without an identifiable cause.

Proctoplasty

Surgical reconstruction of the rectum, often to repair damage or correct malformations.

Laparotomy

A surgical procedure involving a large incision in the abdomen to gain access to the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or treatment.