Question

The plants dependent on insects for pollination attract insects by releasing ...........

• A. Sucrose
• B. Fructose
• C. Glucose
• D. Galactose

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sucrose

Entomophily is a form of pollination, whereby, pollen or spores are distributed by insects. Several insects are reported to be responsible for the pollination of many plant species, particularly bees, wasps, flies, ants and beetles. Entomophilous species frequently evolve mechanisms to male themselves more appealing to insects, e.g., brightly coloured or scented flowers, nectar pr appealing shapes and patterns along with sucrose content to make it sweet in taste.