7th Class Science Reproduction In Plants Question Bank Reproduction in Plants

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    Which of the following characteristics are common to both wind and water pollinated flowers?
    (i) Pollen grains are long and ribbon-like.
    (ii) Stigma is large and feathery.
    (iii) The flowers are not colourful.
    (iv) The flowers do not produce nectar.

    A) (i) and (ii) only

    B) (iii) and (iv) only

    C)  (ii) and (iii) only

    D)  (i) and (iv) only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Long, ribbon-like pollens are found in some water pollinated plants such as Zostera while large and feathery stigma is found in some wind pollinated flowers especially grasses. The flowers in both wind pollinated and water pollinated are not colourful and also do not produce nectar.               


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