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The floral characters of entomophilous flowers are
I. Fragrance
II. Rich in nectar
lll. Small sized individual flowers
IV. Colored flowers
V. Sticky pollen grains

A

ll, lll,V

B

l,ll,lV, V

C

l, lll,V

D

lll,lV, V

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To determine the floral characters of entomophilous flowers, we will analyze each of the given statements one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Fragrance**: - Entomophilous flowers are known to have a strong fragrance. This fragrance serves to attract insects, which are the primary pollinators for these flowers. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. 2. **Rich in nectar**: - These flowers produce a significant amount of nectar as a reward for the insects that visit them. The nectar attracts insects, encouraging them to pollinate the flowers while they collect the nectar. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. 3. **Small sized individual flowers**: - This statement suggests that entomophilous flowers are small and individual. However, entomophilous flowers can vary in size and are often larger to be more visible to insects. They can be found as single flowers or in clusters. - **Conclusion**: This statement is incorrect. 4. **Colored flowers**: - Entomophilous flowers typically have bright colors. These colors are attractive to insects, making it easier for them to locate the flowers. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. 5. **Sticky pollen grains**: - The pollen grains of entomophilous flowers are often sticky. This stickiness helps the pollen adhere to the bodies of insects, facilitating the transfer of pollen from one flower to another during pollination. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. ### Summary of Findings: - The correct floral characters of entomophilous flowers are: - I. Fragrance (Correct) - II. Rich in nectar (Correct) - III. Small sized individual flowers (Incorrect) - IV. Colored flowers (Correct) - V. Sticky pollen grains (Correct) ### Final Answer: The floral characters of entomophilous flowers are I, II, IV, and V. Therefore, the correct option is the one that includes these statements (1, 2, 4, and 5).
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