Flies are scavengers and tend to break down dead organisms. Based on this information, what is a plant characteristic that would best attract flies?(1 point)
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flowers that are light colored
flowers that are light colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that emit a sweet odor
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flowers that emit a rotten odor
Which of the following describes fertilization? (1 point)
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the changes that occur in organisms over time
the changes that occur in organisms over time
the process of pollen moving from place to place
the process of pollen moving from place to place
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when an animal is attracted to a flower
Responses
the changes that occur in organisms over time
the changes that occur in organisms over time
the process of pollen moving from place to place
the process of pollen moving from place to place
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when an animal is attracted to a flower
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
Specialization can be both limiting and beneficial. How would a plant species benefit from a pollinator that only visits the flowers of that plant species?(1 point)
Responses
less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators within the species
less competition for pollinators within the species
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
the flowers always having a pollinator
Responses
less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators within the species
less competition for pollinators within the species
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
the flowers always having a pollinator
less competition for pollinators with other species
Successful Plant Reproduction Quick Check
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Sometimes, plants will reward their pollinators with something that benefits them. What is an example of a plant attractant that is also a pollination reward?(1 point)
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vibrant colors
vibrant colors
nectar
nectar
sweet odors
sweet odors
pollen
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Sometimes, plants will reward their pollinators with something that benefits them. What is an example of a plant attractant that is also a pollination reward?(1 point)
Responses
vibrant colors
vibrant colors
nectar
nectar
sweet odors
sweet odors
pollen
nectar
Successful Plant Reproduction Quick Check
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Which statement is true?(1 point)
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Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the pollinator that help the plant survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the pollinator that help the plant survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the plant that help the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the plant that help the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a long period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a long period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a short period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
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Which statement is true?(1 point)
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Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the pollinator that help the plant survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the pollinator that help the plant survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the plant that help the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in the plant that help the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a long period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a long period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a short period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.
Plant-pollinator coevolution involves changes in both species over a long period of time that help both the plant and the pollinator survive and reproduce.