EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

PLANT KINGDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would NOT aid in the dispersal of the seeds of a plant?
A
seeds with long fibers attached that catch the wind
B
seeds with hard shells that resist digestive enzymes and acids
C
seeds inside a fruit that tastes unpleasant to most animals
D
seeds with bristles that allow them to stick to the fur of passing animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fungus doesn’t help in propagation of plants through seed dispersal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The modes of dispersion of seeds are gravity, wind, water, explosion and animals. Sunlight doesn’t have any direct effect on dispersion of seeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common methods are wind, water, animals, explosion and fire. Dandelion seeds float away in the wind. To make sure at least some of the seeds land in a suitable growing place, the plant has to produce lots of seeds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Statement 1 Plants need the help of insects and animals for pollinating their flowers and dispersing their seeds.

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