Question 1

Question

A)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 emit a sweet odor
flowers that emit a sweet odor

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
Question 2
A)Which of the following describes fertilization? (1 point)
Responses

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

when an animal is attracted to a flower
when an animal is attracted to a flower

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
Question 3
A)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

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

decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation

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

less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators with other species
Question 4
A)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

pollen
pollen

sweet odors
sweet odors

vibrant colors
vibrant colors

nectar
nectar

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:

Question 1: The characteristic that would best attract flies is:

• flowers that emit a rotten odor

Question 2: The correct description of fertilization is:

• when a sperm cell and egg cell come together

Question 3: A plant species would benefit from a pollinator that only visits the flowers of that plant species due to:

• decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation

Question 4: An example of a plant attractant that is also a pollination reward is:

• nectar

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