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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 1. sexual reproduction in flowering plants

Identify the set of correct statements: \(A\). The flowers of Vallisneria are colourful and produce nectar. \(B\). The flowers of water lily are not pollinated by water. \(C\). In most of water-pollinated species, the pollen grains are protected from wetting. \(D\). Pollen grains of some hydrophytes are long and ribbon like. \(E\). In some hydrophytes, the pollen grains are carried passively inside water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. A \(A, B, C\) and \(D\) only
  2. B \(A, C, D\) and \(E\) only
  3. C \(B, C, D\) and \(E\) only
  4. D \(C, D\) and \(E\) only
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(C) \(B, C, D\) and \(E\) only

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Flowers of Vallisneria are not colourful and do not produce nectar. Waterlily is pollinated by insect or wind. In water-pollinated species, pollen grains are protected from wetting by a mucilaginous covering. In some hydrophytes such as Vallisneria pollen grains are carried passively by water current.
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