NEET2015BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Which of the following are the important floral rewards to the animal pollinators?
Options
- AColour and large size of flower.
- BNectar and pollen grains.
- CFloral fragrance and calcium crystals.
- DProtein pellicle and stigmatic exudates.
Correct answer
B. Nectar and pollen grains.
Step-by-step solution
The important floral rewards to the animal pollinators are nectar and pollen grain. Plants attract pollinators to their flowers by advertising their floral rewards, i.e., nectar and pollen grain. They take the advantage of the fact that the animals can see, smell and taste by evolving different flower sizes, shapes, colors and scents to selectively attract pollinators.