Question

Which of the following is incorrect for wind-pollinated plants?

• A. Well exposed stamens and stigma
• B. Many ovules in each ovary
• C. Flowers are small and not brightly coloured
• D. Pollen grains are light and non-sticky

Answer 1

The correct option is B Many ovules in each ovary

Plants that show wind pollination (anemophily) have well-exposed stamens and produce light and non-sticky pollen grains so that they can be easily transported by the wind currents.

The stigmas are large and feathery to easily trap air-borne pollen grains.

Flowers which are pollinated by wind often have a single ovule in the ovary and numerous flowers are packed into an inflorescence.

Hence, the statement in option b is incorrect.