Which of the following is a characteristic of wind-pollinated plants?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of wind-pollinated plants?
  1. Brightly colored flowers
  2. Strong fragrance
  3. Large amounts of lightweight pollen
  4. Nectar production

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of wind-pollinated plants?
Correct Answer: Wind-pollinated plants produce large amounts of lightweight pollen.
  • Step 1: Understand what wind-pollinated plants are. These are plants that rely on the wind to carry their pollen to other plants for fertilization.
  • Step 2: Know that these plants need to produce a lot of pollen because the wind can be unpredictable and not all pollen will reach another plant.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the pollen produced by these plants is usually lightweight. This helps it to be carried easily by the wind.
  • Step 4: Conclude that a key characteristic of wind-pollinated plants is that they produce large amounts of lightweight pollen.
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