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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 45

Question 45

Reproduction in Plants

Which of these is not a characteristic of wind pollinated flowers?

  1. A.Smaller quantities of sticky pollen produced
  2. B.Feathery styles of stigmas pendulously hang outside the flower.
  3. C.Small, inconspicuous scentless flowers
  4. D.Large anthers which are loosely attached to filaments
  5. E.Light pollen grains produced in large quantities from anthers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Smaller quantities of sticky pollen produced)

Explanation

Wind-pollinated flowers make huge amounts of light, dry pollen; small amounts of sticky pollen belong to insect-pollinated flowers.