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Plants with ovaries having only one or a few ovules are generally pollinated by

A

bees

B

butterflies

C

birds

D

wind

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of pollination that occurs in plants with ovaries containing only one or a few ovules. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: - **Ovary**: The part of the flower that contains ovules. - **Ovules**: The structures that develop into seeds after fertilization. - **Pollination**: The transfer of pollen from the male part (stamen) to the female part (pistil) of the flower. 3. **Analyzing Plant Characteristics**: - Plants with only one or a few ovules typically have specific adaptations for pollination. - These plants often have flowers that are not brightly colored or fragrant, making them less attractive to pollinators. 4. **Identifying Pollination Mechanisms**: - The main types of pollination are: - **Wind Pollination (Anemophily)**: Pollen is carried by the wind. - **Insect Pollination (Entomophily)**: Pollen is transferred by insects. - **Water Pollination (Hydrophily)**: Pollen is carried by water. - **Self-Pollination**: Pollen from the same flower fertilizes its ovules. 5. **Conclusion**: - Given that plants with few ovules are often adapted for wind pollination, they are typically characterized by small, inconspicuous flowers that do not require the presence of bright colors or scents to attract pollinators. - Therefore, the answer to the question is that plants with ovaries having only one or a few ovules are generally pollinated by **wind (anemophily)**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of pollination that occurs in plants with ovaries containing only one or a few ovules. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: - **Ovary**: The part of the flower that contains ovules. - **Ovules**: The structures that develop into seeds after fertilization. - **Pollination**: The transfer of pollen from the male part (stamen) to the female part (pistil) of the flower. ...
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