HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In angiosperms, flowers are adaptations for reproduction. Which of the following does NOT usually describe flowers that are pollinated by animals?
A
They are tiny.
B
They are brightly colored.
C
They produce nectar to attract pollinators.
D
They pollinate more efficiently than wind-pollinated plants.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Angiosperms have developed flowers and fruit as ways to attract pollinators and protect their seeds, respectively. Flowers have a wide array of colors, shapes, and smells, all of which are for the purpose of attracting pollinators. Once the egg is fertilized, it grows into a seed that is protected by a fleshy fruit.

Detailed explanation-2: -The wind-pollinated flowers comprise light-coloured petals without a pleasant strong smell. The insect-pollinated flowers comprise brightly coloured petals with a pleasant strong smell. In wind-pollinated flowers, the produced pollen grains are smaller and lighter in weight, which can be carried by the wind easily.

Detailed explanation-3: -Entomophilous flowers are specially adapted to attract insects. 2)Small flowers aggregate into inflorescence to become conspicuous. 3)Flowers are usually scented to attract insects. 4)Flowers have nectaries to produce and store nectar that provides food for insects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pollination in angiosperms is the transfer of the pollen grains from the anther of a stamen to the stigma of a pistil. The pistil of a flower may receive pollen from the stamens of the same flower, in self-pollination (e.g., peas and tomatoes).

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