2024 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsPollination in Hydrophytes Medium Question 14 of 126 in Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Identify the set of correct statements: A. The flowers of $Vallisneria$ are colourful and produce nectar B. The flowers of waterlily are not pollinated by water. C. In most of water-pollinated species, the pollen grains are protected from wetting. D. Pollen grains of some hydrophytes are long and ribbon like. E. In some hydrophytes, the pollen grains are carried passively inside water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A A, C, D and E only
B B, C, D and E only
C C, D and E only
D A B, C and D only

The answer is B.

Solution

A. Flowers of $Vallisneria$ are not colourful and do not produce nectar – incorrect. B. Flowers of water lily emerge above the water level and are pollinated by insects or wind, not by water – correct. C. In most water-pollinated species, pollen grains are protected from wetting by a mucilaginous covering – correct. D. Pollen grains of some hydrophytes (e.g. seagrasses) are long and ribbon-like – correct. E. In some hydrophytes such as $Vallisneria$, pollen grains are carried passively inside water – correct. So B, C, D and E only are correct.

Concept Adaptations of hydrophytes for water pollination

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