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1. Self pollination is important to angiosperms because it insures genetic varia

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Question

1. Self pollination is important to angiosperms because it insures genetic variation and

adaptability.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


2. The hammer orchid successfully used a male wasp as a pollinator by

A. having a flower that resembles the body of the female wasp

B. emitting a perfume that attracts the male wasp

C. having the flower open before the female wasp emerges from underground

D. A & B

E. A, B, & C


3. Insects, such as bees, see guiding patterns in flowers leading them to nectar and

pollen. Man cannot clearly see these guiding lines because he cannot see in the

____________________ portion of the spectrum.

A. infrared

B. ultraviolet (UV)

C. radio

D. TV


4. Flowers entice pollinating agents with:

A. wax

B. pollen

C. nectar

D. B & C

E. A, B, & C


5. ____________________ pollination occurs when pollen is released by ultrasonic

vibrations.

A. hum

B. buzz

C. sound

Explanation / Answer

B. FALSE A. having a flower that resembles the body of the female wasp