WAEC Biology 1999 Question 28

Question 28

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following is not a characteristics feature of a wind dispersed fruit?

  1. A.Light weight
  2. B.winged apparatus
  3. C.Flossy structure
  4. D.Buoyancy
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Answer: D (Buoyancy)

Explanation

Buoyancy (ability to float) suits fruits dispersed by water, such as coconut; wind-dispersed fruits are light with wings or hairs.