Flies are scavengers and tend to break down dead organisms. Based on this information, what is a plant characteristic that would best attract flies?(1 point)
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flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that are light colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor
Which of the following describes fertilization? (1 point)
Responses
the changes that occur in organisms over time
the changes that occur in organisms over time
when an animal is attracted to a flower
when an animal is attracted to a flower
the process of pollen moving from place to place
the process of pollen moving from place to place
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
when a sperm cell and egg cell come together
Specialization can be both limiting and beneficial. How would a plant species benefit from a pollinator that only visits the flowers of that plant species?(1 point)
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less competition for pollinators within the species
less competition for pollinators within the species
less competition for pollinators with other species
less competition for pollinators with other species
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
decreased self-fertilization, allowing for greater genetic variation
the flowers always having a pollinator
less competition for pollinators within the species
Sometimes, plants will reward their pollinators with something that benefits them. What is an example of a plant attractant that is also a pollination reward?(1 point)
Responses
sweet odors
sweet odors
vibrant colors
vibrant colors
pollen
pollen
nectar