THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

LUNGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the smelliest flower called?
A
Rafflesia
B
Hibiscus
C
Sunflower
D
Tulip
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor, similar to that of rotting meat. This odor attracts insects that pollinate the plant. Another enormous flower found in Indonesia is the Amorphophallus titanum, or Titan arum. It is also known as the “corpse flower” for its unpleasant odor.

Detailed explanation-2: -But what makes Rafflesia flowers smell so bad? Turns out there’s a biological function for the repulsive stench: it attracts flies and other insects which pollinate the plant so it can continue the reproductive process. Chemicals like dimethyl disulfide, which contain sulfur, is what creates the rotten smell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rafflesia is endemic in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Known as the corpse flower due to its offending smell, Rafflesia is a parasite to the wild grapes of the vine genus Tetrastigma, which provides everything necessary for Rafflesia to survive.

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