Q.3 Explain what you understand by sexual reproduction.

(1) Sexual reproduction is a method where male and female gametes fuse to form a new individual.

(2) New organisms are created, by combining the genetic information from two individuals of different sexes.The genetic information is carried on chromosomes within the nucleus of specialized sex cells called gametes.

(3) It requires two parents.

(4) Most plants reproduce sexually with the help of flowers. The main function of a flower is to reproduce and therefore develop new seeds that can grow into new plants.

(5) In plants, stamens, and pistils are male and female reproductive organs that bear the anthers and ovary respectively.