Kim wants to grow some more plants in her garden. She has to plan carefully because she has an allergy to plant pollen. Which pl
ant should she NOT plant in her garden? A.Dandelion, because it is wind-pollinated. / B. Sweet cherry, because it is pollinated by flies/ C. Blackberry, because it is bee-pollinated
Answer: A. Dandelion, because it is wind pollinated.
Explanation:
Pollination is a process of transfer of pollen grains from male reproductive part of flower (anther) to female part (ovary). In plants certain agents are involved for transfering the pollen grains from one plant to another. Like wind, water, animals and birds. This facilitates the mechanism of cross pollination.
Wind pollination or anemophily is a process of distribution of pollen grains by wind.
Among the options given, A. Dandelion, because it is wind pollinated is the correct option. This is because pollen are small fine particles which can be blown by air. They may enter the nostrils with the respirable air and may cause allergy and even respiratory obstruction.
