AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are flowers colorful?
A
It helps photosynthesis
B
To attract pollinators
C
Natural camouflage
D
To regulate temperature
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bizarre patterns, vibrant colours, heady scents-flowers present a buffet of choices to draw pollinators. In fact, studies have shown that bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects have particular preferences in the flowers they visit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flower color is a signal to pollinators. Insects see yellow, green, blues and violet, as well as the near ultraviolet (which humans cannot see) but not red. Most flowers that we tend to see as red or pink are actually a pale violet that bees can see. True red flowers attract hummingbirds rather than insects.

Detailed explanation-3: -They are attracted to bright colors such as ORANGE, RED, YELLOW, PINK and PURPLE. Attracting Pollinators. An abundance of different flower shapes, sizes, scents and colors appeal to a variety of pollinators.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract insects for pollination.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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