Asked by kaitlin whittaker on May 09, 2024
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You find a plant with flowers that contain stamens and carpels but no petals. What could you conclude about this "flower"?
A) The plant is pollinated by the wind.
B) The plant is sterile.
C) The plant is dioecious.
D) The flower is considered complete.
E) The plant is really a gametophyte.
Stamens and Carpels
Stamens are the male reproductive parts, and carpels are the female reproductive parts of a flower, both crucial for the plant's reproductive process.
Petals
The often brightly colored parts of a flower, typically serving to attract pollinators such as insects or birds.
- Comprehend how flowers attract pollinators.
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Kayten MartinezMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Flowers that lack petals but contain both stamens (male reproductive organs) and carpels (female reproductive organs) are often wind-pollinated. The absence of petals suggests that the plant does not rely on attracting pollinators visually and instead relies on the wind to transfer pollen.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how flowers attract pollinators.