Question

In order to attract pollinating agents, flowers of cross-pollinating plants adopt various devices like_________

• A. Large showy flowers
• B. Bright colours
• C. Nectar
• D. Less number of pollen grains

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Large showy flowers

B

Bright colours

C

Nectar

In cross-pollinating plants, the flowers adopt various means to attract insects. The flowers are usually large, brightly coloured. They secrete a sweet fluid called nectar and also scent. In cross-pollinating plants, the pollen grains are produced in large quantity as a lot of wastage is also involved.