| Prashant observed flowers of two different plants X and Y. Flowers of X are large, coloured, showy and produce nectar while flowers of V are small, dull without nectar. |
| Pollen grains of X are sticky and bigger while pollen grains of Y are small in size and dry. |
A) X could be pollinated by insect whereas Y could be pollinated by wind.
B) X could be pollinated by wind whereas Y could be pollinated by water.
C) X could be pollinated by wind whereas Y could be pollinated by insect.
D) X could be pollinated by water whereas Y could be pollinated by insect.
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Insect pollinated flowers are large, colored, showy and produce nectar. Its pollen grains are usually sticky and bigger in size while in wind pollinated flowers, pollen grains are non sticky or dry and small in size. The wind pollinated flowers are very small, dull, have no nectar and are not scented.
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