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Insect-pollinated flowers usually attract insects with
AUnderground roots and bulbs
BTiny pollen grains in dull air
CBright colour, scent and nectar
DLoud sound from their petals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bright colour, scent and nectar
1. Insects visit flowers for food (nectar) and pollen.
2. Bright colour and scent advertise the food.
3. While feeding, insects pick up pollen and transfer it.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 8, Ch 3 Reproduction in Plants (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on insect pollination_
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