AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word could describe the stigma in a wind pollinated flower?
A
feathery
B
sticky
C
soft
D
light
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stigma is the topmost surface of the pistil that receives pollen grains. Wind-pollinated flowers have a large, feathery stigma in order to trap the airborne pollen grains. Examples of plants that participate in wind pollination are wheat, rice, corn, and barley.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Plumose’

Detailed explanation-3: -Wind Pollination Their stigmas may be large and feathery to catch the pollen grains.

Detailed explanation-4: -(6) The stigma is feathery and can catch pollen from the wind.

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