Multiple Choice
Through which process is pollen transferred from the male to the female parts of a flower?
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36. Plant Reproduction
Flowers
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Which of the following does not describe a characteristic of flowers?
A
They contain sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels.
B
They are primarily involved in photosynthesis.
C
They are reproductive structures of angiosperms.
D
They can attract pollinators with their colors and scents.
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Begin by identifying the primary function of flowers in angiosperms. Flowers are reproductive structures, designed to facilitate the process of sexual reproduction.
Consider the components of a flower: sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels. These parts play specific roles in reproduction, such as protecting the flower bud, attracting pollinators, and facilitating fertilization.
Reflect on the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants, where chlorophyll captures sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
Evaluate the statement 'They are primarily involved in photosynthesis.' Since flowers are mainly involved in reproduction, this statement does not accurately describe their primary function.
Conclude that the characteristic 'They are primarily involved in photosynthesis' does not describe flowers, as their main role is reproduction, not photosynthesis.
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