Pollination and Insect Interaction

Plants that rely on insect pollination have bright flowers with scents and nectar to attract insects. These insects collect nectar and, in the process, pollen sticks to their bodies. When they visit another flower of the same species, the pollen is transferred, leading to pollination.

What features do flowers have to attract insects for pollination?

• Thorns and bitter taste

• Large size and heavy weight

• Dull colors and no scent

• Bright colors and sweet nectar

What do insects primarily collect from flowers?

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Stems

• Roots

How does pollen stick to insects?

• It is magnetic

• It is wet

• It is sticky

• It is dry

What happens when an insect visits another flower of the same species?

• Pollen is transferred to the flower

• The flower wilts

• The insect lays eggs

• The flower changes color

What is the result of pollen being transferred to the female part of a flower?

• The flower changes color

• Pollination occurs

• The flower produces seeds immediately

• The flower dies