In the following question, a Statement of Assertion (A) is given follo...
Pollination by insects is of very general occurrence among plants. pollination of a flower in which the pollen is carried on an insect is called entomophily. Entomophilous flowers are usually brightly coloured and scented and often secrete nectar. In some species (e.g. Primulas) there are structural differences between the flowers to ensure that cross- pollination occurs. Other examples of entomophilous flowers are orchids and antirrhinums. In Okra, the androecium is monoadelphous. It has a staminal column to which are attached monothecous anthers by small filaments. The capitate stigman projects beyond the staminal column. Bristile beetles are closely associated with the flowers of Okra and feed upon is petals and pollen grains.
While crawling inside the flower the beetles transfer pollen grains to the upper surface of the stigma.
Although, an insect is involved in this pollination, it is self pollination as pollen is transferred to the stigma of same flower
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In the following question, a Statement of Assertion (A) is given follo...
Assertion: All insect pollinated flowers are cross pollinated.
Reason: Okra is a self-pollinated plant.
Explanation:
Understanding the Assertion:
Insect pollinated flowers rely on insects, such as bees, butterflies, or flies, to transfer pollen from the male reproductive organ (anther) to the female reproductive organ (stigma) of the same or different flowers. This process is known as cross-pollination. Insect pollination is common in many flowering plants, including crops like fruits and vegetables.
Understanding the Reason:
Okra, also known as lady's finger or bhindi, is a plant that is typically self-pollinated. Self-pollination occurs when pollen from the anther of a flower is transferred to the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant. Okra flowers have both male and female reproductive parts in the same flower, which allows for self-pollination to occur.
Explanation of the Correct Answer:
The correct answer is option 'C' - Assertion is false but Reason is true.
- The Assertion states that all insect pollinated flowers are cross pollinated. However, this is not entirely true. While many insect pollinated flowers are indeed cross pollinated, there are exceptions. Some insect pollinated flowers can also undergo self-pollination, where the transfer of pollen occurs within the same flower or plant. Okra, which is a self-pollinated plant, is one such exception. Therefore, the Assertion is false.
- The Reason states that Okra is a self-pollinated plant. This is true because Okra flowers have both male and female reproductive parts in the same flower, allowing for self-pollination to occur. Therefore, the Reason is true.
Since the Assertion is false but the Reason is true, option 'C' is the correct answer.
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