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) Responses flowers that are light colored

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that have a strong odor
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)
Responses

flowers that are light colored
flowers that are light colored

flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that emit a sweet odor

flowers that emit a rotten odor 
flowers that emit a rotten odor 

flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor 
Which of the following describes fertilization? (1 point)
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when an animal is attracted to a flower
when an animal is attracted to a flower

the changes that occur in organisms over time
the changes that occur in organisms over time

when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together

the process of pollen moving from place to place
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)
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decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation

less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators with other species

the flowers always having a pollinator
the flowers always having a pollinator

less competition for pollinators within the species
less competition for pollinators within the species
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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pollen 
pollen 

nectar  
nectar  

sweet odors
sweet odors

vibrant colors
nectar