Pollination: types, agencies, examples
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See all →- Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A) : Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar.Reason (R) : The flowers produce enormou… Answer: 2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Key idea: Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A. Wind a... 1
- Identify the set of correct statements:A. The flowers of Vallisneria are colourful and produce nectar.B. The flowers of waterlily are not pollinated by water.C. In most of water-pollinated species, the pollen grains are protected from wetting.D. Poll… Answer: 1. B, C, D and E only Key idea: only some aquatic plants are water pollinated, and these flowers are inconspicuous. A is false: Vall... 1
- What is the function of tassels in the corn cob? Answer: 3. To trap pollen grains Key idea: In maize (corn) the tassels are the long, silky styles and stigmas of the female inflorescence (c... 1
- Large, colourful, fragrant flowers with nectar are seen in : Answer: 2. insect pollinated plants Key idea: Insect-pollinated flowers are large, colourful and fragrant, and offer nectar as a reward. Win... 1
- Identify the incorrect statement related to Pollination : Answer: 1. Moths and butterflies are the most dominant pollinating agents among insects Bees are the dominant insect pollinators, not moths... 1
- Given below are two statements :Statement I :Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamousStatement II :Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollinationIn the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from t… Answer: 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Statement I: cleistogamous flowers never open, so pollen falls on the stigma of the... 1