NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
A plant species possesses well-exposed stamens, large feathery stigmas, and a single ovule in each ovary. The most likely agent of pollination for this plant is:
Options
- AWater
- BWind
- CInsects
- DBirds
Correct answer
B. Wind
Step-by-step solution
Wind-pollinated (anemophilous) plants exhibit specific adaptations to facilitate the transfer of pollen by air currents. Well-exposed stamens ensure that pollen grains are easily dispersed into the wind. Large, feathery stigmas provide a large surface area to effectively trap air-borne pollen grains. The presence of a single ovule in each ovary and numerous flowers packed into an inflorescence are also characteristic features of wind pollination, commonly seen in grasses. Therefore, the most likely agent of pollina