NEET2015BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Which one of the following statements is not true?
Options
- APollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups
- BPollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people
- CThe flowers pollinated by files and bats secrete foul odour to attract them
- DHoney is made by bees by digesting pollen collected from flowers
Correct answer
D. Honey is made by bees by digesting pollen collected from flowers
Step-by-step solution
Pollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups as well as food supplements. Pollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people which may lead to critical medical emergency. The flowers pollinated by files and bats secrete foul odor which attracts them which, in turn, facilitate the pollination. Honey is made by bees by digesting the nectar collected from flowers.