JAMB Biology 1999 Question 25

Question 25

Reproduction in Plants

Insects visit flowers in order to

  1. A.feed on the nectar
  2. B.deposit pollen on the stigma
  3. C.pollinate the flowers
  4. D.transfer pollen from anthers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (feed on the nectar)

Explanation

Insects come for food (nectar and pollen); pollination happens by accident as they move between flowers.