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Which of the following statements is true for pollination by water?
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Options:
  • A Pollen grains of water pollinated plants are small and spherical.
  • B The flowers of water pollinated plants are not very colourful.
  • C Female flowers of Vallisneria remain submerged in water and male flowers release the pollen inside the water causing pollination deep within water.
  • D Nelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus) is an aquatic plant pollinated by water.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The flowers of water pollinated plants are not very colourful.
Pollen grains of water pollinated plants are long and ribbon like.

Flowers of water pollinated plants are not colorful or produce much nectar as they do not need to attract insects or birds for pollination. The female flowers of Vallisneria, a fresh water plant, reach the surface of water by a long stalk and make gametes are also released on the surface. Nelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus) is an aquatic plant pollinated by insects.

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