Question

Flowers that have a single ovule in the ovary and are packed into inflorescence are usually pollinated by?

• A. Wind
• B. Bee
• C. Water
• D. Bat

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Wind

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. The inflorescence is defined as clusters present in the main branch.
2. Flowers that are pollinated by wind have a single ovary and have packed inflorescence.
3. It has lightweight-sticky pollen making easy dispersal of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
4. Wind pollination is also known as anemophily.
5. It has well-exposed anther and stigma.
6. It produces a large amount of pollen which increases the chances of pollination.
7. They have small dull colour flowers, odourless, and with no nectar present.
8. For example- maize, wheat, rice, corn, etc.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B:

1. When a bee lands on the flower the pollen gets sticks to its body and when it goes to another flower the pollen gets transferred to another flower.
2. They are guided by smell and sight.
3. They are attracted to high-coloured flowers.
4. Insects have long proboscis and flowers have long tubes.

Option C:

1. It is defined as pollination done with the help of water.
2. The flowers are small and less visible.
3. Nectars and odours are absent.
4. The stigma present in it is long, sticky, and waterproof.
5. Pollen can float on a water surface or beneath it.
6. For example Zoostera, Vallisneria, etc.

Option D:

1. Bat pollination is also known as chiropterophily.
2. Flowers pollinated by bats are white and larger.
3. Flowers have a high odour.

Final answer: Wind-pollinated flowers have a single ovule in the ovary and are packed into an inflorescence.