Question
(a) You are provided with specimen labelled P. Using a sharp scalpel, cut the specimen longitudinally to obtain two halves. Draw a large well labelled diagram of one of the sections obtained.
(b) (i) Identify the agent of pollination of the above specimen
(ii) Give three reasons for your answer above.
(iii) Describe the floral parts of specimen P
(b) (i) Identify the agent of pollination of the above specimen
(ii) Give three reasons for your answer above.
(iii) Describe the floral parts of specimen P
Answer
(a)
(b)
(b)
(i) Insect pollinated
(ii)
- Brightly coloured
- Large/Conspicuous
- Scented
- Tubular/funnel shaped
Syncarpous
- Floral parts in fives
- Polysepalous
- Hypogynous ovary (Superior)/ Ovary above other floral parts
- Stigma positioned higher than anthers
- Pedicellate flower
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