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___________ pollinated flowers usually have brightly coloured flowers.

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Insect

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Wind

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Water

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A
Insect

Insect-pollinated flowers usually have brightly coloured flowers. In this process pollen is transferred from one flower to another by insects.

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