Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plant Question 10

Question: Which type of association is found in between entomophilous flower and pollinating agent?

Options:

A) Mutualism

B) Commensalism

C) Cooperation

D) Co-evolution

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[A] Entomophilous flowers and their pollinating agents (insects) have a mutualistic relationship where the flower benefits from pollination by the insect, and the insect benefits from the nectar provided by the flower. This mutual benefit defines their association as mutualism, making option (A) the correct answer.