NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following is a characteristic feature commonly observed in flowers that are predominantly pollinated by wind?
Options
- AProduction of heavy and sticky pollen grains
- BPresence of a single ovule in each ovary
- CFlowers are large, brightly coloured, and rich in nectar
- DPollen grains are protected by a mucilaginous covering
Correct answer
B. Presence of a single ovule in each ovary
Step-by-step solution
Wind-pollinated flowers (anemophilous flowers) typically possess certain characteristic features to facilitate pollination by air currents. They produce large amounts of light and non-sticky pollen grains so that they can be easily transported by wind. They often have a single ovule in each ovary and numerous flowers packed into an inflorescence (e.g., corn cob). They are usually small, not brightly coloured, and do not produce nectar or fragrance, as they do not need to attract animal pollinators. Pollen grains pr