AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do flowers smell nice and they’re colored bright?
A
So that they can make fruit
B
So that they can pollinate
C
So that they can attract birds and bees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Petals are usually brightly coloured because they attract insects. Flowers produce the sweet smell and bright coloured petals, which increases the chances of pollination. Pollination is a very important step in the sexual reproduction of higher plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The flowers use coordinated signals of color and fragrance to attract insects, which acquire pollen during floral visits and ensure pollination of the plants. In turn, the insects benefit by acquiring nectar and pollen as food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scientifically speaking, the smell a flower emits is intended to attract insects and birds that will fertilize the flowers, according to the Smithsonian(Opens in a new window). Plants rely on pollinating animals, including insects, birds and bats, to transfer pollen from flower to flower to fertilize them.

Detailed explanation-4: -So those beautiful colors are really all about bringing pollinators to your flower so that you can distribute your pollen and reproduce.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Plants rely on bees and other insects to reproduce and so they have adapted, over time, to become more attractive to them. Bees are drawn to plants with open or flat tubular flowers with lots of pollen and nectar. A flower’s scent can have particular appeal to bees, and its bright colours may lure the bees in.

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