Question

The main carriers of pollen are ___________ and ____________.

• A. insects
• B. wind

Answer 1

Pollination:

1. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of the same or a different plant belonging to the same species.
2. There are two types of pollination- self-pollination, and cross-pollination.
3. There are various agents of pollination such as insects, winds, and water.
4. Wind pollination is known as anemophily and the pollens are light so that can be carried by the wind.
5. Pollination by insects is also known as entomophily and the flowers are very bright in colour and have sweet odours.

Final answer: The main carriers of pollen are insects and wind.