Given Basic Information from Observations of the Orchid with a Long

question 44

Multiple Choice

Given basic information from observations of the orchid with a long nectary,and the moth with the long proboscis,what is the advantage to a plant like an orchid producing nectar over a plant like a pine tree that does not produce nectar?

• A) Nectar helps disperse pollen by water.
• B) Nectar attracts animals that perform pollination.
• C) Nectar helps disperse pollen by wind.
• D) Nectar provides a sticky surface for pollen to attach to, promoting fertilization.
• E) Nectar provides food for the pollen and growing fruit.

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Definitions:

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the surface of the tongue containing tastebuds or on the skin.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid that is a major component of gastric juice, aiding digestion by breaking down foods and killing microbes.

Nasogastric

Relating to or involving the nose and the stomach, especially a tube that goes from the nose to the stomach for feeding or medication.

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.