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Flowers emit fragrance ______. - Biology (Theory)

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Flowers emit fragrance ______.

Options

  • to purify air

  • to attract insects

  • to drive away flies

  • to perform all of these mentioned functions

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Solution

Flowers emit fragrance to attract insects.

Explanation:

Flowers emit fragrance primarily to attract insects for pollination. This scent acts as a signal to draw pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and moths, facilitating the reproductive process of plants. They do not emit fragrance to purify air or drive away flies generally; the main function is to attract insects for pollination purposes.

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Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 59]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 2 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 1. 22. | Page 59
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