Question

Complete the following analogy.
Bougainvillea : _______ :: Maize : Wind Pollination

Answer 1

Pollination:
The transfer of the pollen grains from the male part of the plant (anther of a stamen) to the female part of the plant (stigma of a pistil) is called pollination.
Wind Pollination:

1. Agent which facilitates the pollination is wind.
2. Dull flowers with no scent and nectar.
3. Small and light pollen grains are present.
4. Sticky and feathery stigma is present.
5. Maize is an example of a wind pollinated plant.

Insect Pollination:

1. Agents which facilitate the pollination in between flowers are insects.
2. Bright colored flowers with nectar and scent are present.
3. Stick and heavy pollen are produced in such flowers.
4. Bougainvillea is an example of insect pollinated flower.

Final answer: Bougainvillea : Insect Pollination :: Maize : Wind Pollination