AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What specialized plant structure increases the probability of successful reproduction?
A
Brightly colored petals
B
Strong roots
C
Dark green leaves
D
The ability to hold in more water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To increase the probability of successful reproduction, there are specialized plant structures such as brightly colored petals to attract potential pollinators and extended stamens that require animals to brush against the plants in order to receive the nectar.

Detailed explanation-2: -The flowers are special structures for reproduction. They contain male parts that make pollen and female parts that contain ovules. Some plants have these male and female parts in different flowers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flowers are the reproductive structures present in many plants. They bear the male and female sexual organs capable of reproduction. The male reproductive part of a flower is known as the androecium and the female part is the gynoecium.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of animal behaviors that affect the probability of plant reproduction could include transferring pollen or seeds, and creating conditions for seed germination and growth.

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