Question

Which of the following are the characteristics of cross pollinating plants?

• A. Flowers have less number of pollen grains.
• B. Flowers have good smell.
• C. Flowers have bright colours.
• D. Flowers have dull colours.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Flowers have good smell.
C Flowers have bright colours.

In cross-pollinating plants, the flowers adopt various means to attract insects. In such plants, the flowers are usually large, brightly coloured with good smell. In cross-pollinating plants, the pollen grains are produced in large quantity as a lot of wastage is also involved.