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JAMB Biology 1979 Question 15

Question 15

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the statements below is not characteristic of wind pollinated flowers?

  1. A.Stigmas are usually large and feathery
  2. B.Nectary is usually absent
  3. C.The pollen grains have rough spiny surfaces
  4. D.The flowers are not scented
  5. E.The pollen is light and smooth.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The pollen grains have rough spiny surfaces)

Explanation

Rough, spiny pollen that sticks to insects is found in insect-pollinated flowers; wind pollen is light and smooth.