Which features correctly describe a wind-pollinated flower?

	colored petals	anthers large and hang out of flower	pollen smooth and light	sticky sigma inside the flower
a.	yes	yes	no	no
b.	yes	no	yes	yes
c.	no	yes	yes	no
d.	no	yes	no	yes

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Correct Answer: (c) No colored petals; Anthers are large and hang out of flower; Pollen are smooth-surfaced and light in weight. Sticky stigma may not be present inside the flower.

Explanation:

The characteristics of pollens produced by wind-pollinated flowers are:

(i) Wind-pollinated flowers produce a larger amount of pollens

(ii) These pollens are smaller in size and light in weight.

(iii) These pollens have a smooth surface.

The characteristics of pollens produced by insect-pollinated flowers are:

(i) Insect-pollinated flowers produce a smaller amount of pollens

(ii) These pollens are larger in size, and heavier in weight.

(iii) These pollens contain spikes or hooks on their surface for providing grip to stick to insects.

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Updated on: 09-Jan-2023

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