Question

Elephant yam flowers emit a foul smell to

• A. drive away flies that are harmful
• B. indicate that they are decaying
• C. attract flies for pollination
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

attract flies for pollination

Elephant yam flowers emit a foul smell. Flies are the pollinating agents and the foul odour attracts the flies which aid in the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.