JAMB Biology 2020 Objective — Question 40
Question 40 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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40. Insects visit flowers in order to (a) pollinate the flowers (b) deposit pollen on the stigma (c) feed on the nectar (d) pluck away some anthers
- A. A. pollinate the flowers
- B. B. deposit pollen on the stigma
- C. C. feed on the nectarCorrect
- D. D. pluck away some anthers
Explanation
Although some flowers are pollinated by insects (entomophilous flowers), the intent of these insects is not to pollinate the flowers. The insects visit flowers to feed on their nectar, but also end up pollinating the flower during this process.
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