Why are emasculated flowers covered with butter paper bags?
ATo block unwanted pollen
BTo speed up ripening
CTo shield the ovary from sun
DTo keep the anthers moist
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To block unwanted pollen
Bagging protects the stigma from foreign pollen until the chosen pollen is dusted on.
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