Question

Wind pollinated flowers are

• A. small, producing a large number of dry pollen grains
• B. small, brightly coloured, producing a large number of pollen grains
• C. small, producing nectar and dry pollen
• D. large producing abundant nectar and pollen

Answer 1

The correct option is A

small, producing a large number of dry pollen grains

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The flowers that are pollinated by wind need to be small and lightweight.
2. This helps them to float in air for longer distances.
3. They must also be produced in large numbers to compensate for the loss due to many situations.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Insect pollinated flowers have small, brightly coloured, producing a large number of pollen grains. Example: Orchid, Sunflower, etc.

Option C:

Insect pollinated flowers have small, producing nectar and dry pollen. Example: Papaya, Buddleja, etc.

Option D:

Bird pollinated flowers have large producing abundant nectar and pollen. Example: Hibiscus, Pea, etc.

Final answer: Wind pollinated flowers are small, producing a large number of dry pollen grains.