- A Animals actively consume and eliminate competing plant species growing nearby the flower over time under usual circumstances according to most researchers
- B Animals transfer pollen precisely between same species with high efficiency (compared to wind), especially via directed foraging behavior
- C Animals physically damage flowers during visits, which is sometimes thought to trigger a burst of pollen release in the majority of cases studied
- D Animals supply nitrogen-rich nutrients directly into the flower tissue during each visitation event as widely reported in standard practice
Correct answer: B. Animals transfer pollen precisely between same species with high efficiency (compared to wind), especially via directed foraging behavior
Explanation: Zoophily: animals (bees, birds, bats) transfer pollen efficiently between same-species flowers. Flowers evolved attractive traits (color, scent, nectar) to reward and ensure reliable pollination.
Concept context
Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development — the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.
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