NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Match List I with List II regarding specific plant adaptations and their interactions with pollinators: List I List II A Mediterranean orchid Ophrys 1 Both species cannot complete their life cycles without each other B Amorphophallus 2 Tight one-to-one relationship with a specific species of wasp C Yucca 3 Employs pseudocopulation to ensure pollination D Fig tree 4 Provides the tallest flower as a safe place to lay e
Options
- AA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- BA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- CA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- DA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct answer
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Step-by-step solution
The Mediterranean orchid Ophrys employs sexual deceit to get pollinated by a species of bee. The male bee is attracted to the flower, which resembles the female bee, and performs pseudocopulation. Thus, A matches 3. The flower of Amorphophallus is the tallest flower (about 6 feet in height) and provides a safe place for insects to lay eggs as a floral reward. Thus, B matches 4. The Yucca plant and a specific species of moth exhibit an obligate mutualistic relationship where both species cannot complete their life c