Based on Figure 2, select the two statements that best describe how the structure of the Star Orchid’s tube affects its ability to reproduce.

(2 points)
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A. Only pollinators with long tongues can drink from the orchid’s tube.
A. Only pollinators with long tongues can drink from the orchid’s tube.

B. Orchid flowers can spread pollen on their own.
B. Orchid flowers can spread pollen on their own.

C. Pollinators with long tongues will pick up more pollen from the orchid’s tube.
C. Pollinators with long tongues will pick up more pollen from the orchid’s tube.

D. All pollinators will be able to drink from the orchid’s tube.
D. All pollinators will be able to drink from the orchid’s tube.

E. The long pollen tube allows wind to carry pollen to other flowers.

1 answer

The two statements that best describe how the structure of the Star Orchid’s tube affects its ability to reproduce are:

A. Only pollinators with long tongues can drink from the orchid’s tube.

C. Pollinators with long tongues will pick up more pollen from the orchid’s tube.