Question

Identify the set of correct statement:
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. C, D and E only
• B. A, B, C and D only
• C. A, C, D and E only
• D. B, C, D and E only

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

B, C, D and E only

Answer 2

- A is incorrect because the flowers of Vallisneria are not colorful and do not produce nectar; they are typically small and unnoticeable.

- B is correct because water lilies are pollinated by insects, not by water.

- C is correct; in water-pollinated species, pollen grains often have special adaptations to prevent wetting, such as being hydrophobic.

- D is correct; some hydrophytes have long, ribbon-like pollen grains that help them to float.

- E is correct; in some hydrophytes, pollen grains are passively carried by the water to fertilize the flowers.