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Pollen kitt is generally found in

A

anemophilous flowers

B

entomophilous flowers

C

ornithophilous flowers

D

malacophilous flowers

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where pollen kit is generally found. We need to identify the type of flowers associated with pollen kit. 2. **Defining Pollen Kit**: Pollen kit is a characteristic of insect-pollinated plants. It is a yellowish and viscous layer that is sticky in nature, found on the outer layer of pollen grains. 3. **Source of Pollen Kit**: The pollen kit is secreted by the tapetum, which is a layer that provides nourishment to developing pollen grains. 4. **Identifying the Function of Pollen Kit**: The pollen kit serves several functions: - It facilitates pollen grain dispersal. - It protects pollen grains from water loss. - It safeguards pollen protoplasts from fungi and bacteria. - It makes pollen attractive to insects and animals, aiding in pollination. 5. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Anemophilous Flowers**: These are wind-pollinated flowers (e.g., poplar, oak) and do not have pollen kits. - **Entomophilous Flowers**: These are insect-pollinated flowers (e.g., rose, jasmine, orchids) and typically have pollen kits. - **Ornithophilous Flowers**: These are bird-pollinated flowers (e.g., bottle brush) and do not have pollen kits. - **Malacophilous Flowers**: These are snail-pollinated flowers and do not have pollen kits. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is that pollen kit is generally found in **entomophilous flowers** (option B). **Final Answer**: Pollen kit is generally found in **entomophilous flowers**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where pollen kit is generally found. We need to identify the type of flowers associated with pollen kit. 2. **Defining Pollen Kit**: Pollen kit is a characteristic of insect-pollinated plants. It is a yellowish and viscous layer that is sticky in nature, found on the outer layer of pollen grains. 3. **Source of Pollen Kit**: The pollen kit is secreted by the tapetum, which is a layer that provides nourishment to developing pollen grains. ...
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