AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Attracts pollinators to the flower with color and scent
A
Petal
B
Sepal
C
Ovary
D
Fruit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Corolla consists of petals which are the coloured part of the flower and attract the insects for pollination. The petals of a flower gives it unique shape, colour, and smell. They protect the inner whorls of the plant and also help in pollination.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flower petals attract pollinators not only because of their scent but also because of their color. The color of an insect or animal can attract more of that species depending on the species. Thus, petals are often scented to attract insects and animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants produce nectar to attract pollinators. As the pollinator moves from flower to flower collecting nectar, they are also moving pollen from flower to flower. Certain fruits and seeds will not be produced if their flowers are not pollinated.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are attracted to bright colors such as ORANGE, RED, YELLOW, PINK and PURPLE. An abundance of different flower shapes, sizes, scents and colors appeal to a variety of pollinators.

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