which of the following best explains the role of petals in plant reproduction?
A. they protect the flower from predation by insects and herbivores
B. they surround the embryo of the seed and develop into the fruit
c. they attract pollinators, which carry the pollen from one flower to other flowers.
D. they contain the stamens and pistols, which hold the male and female gametophytes.

Option C : they attract pollinators which carry the pollen from one flower to another flower because they are of bright colour and may also be scented.

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ArnimZola ArnimZola · Answer 2 · 2019-07-05T17:30:52+02:00

Answer:

c. they attract pollinators, which carry the pollen from one flower to other flowers.

Explanation:

Petals are mostly the bright and colorful structures. The whorl of petals is called corolla. The colorful appearance of petals serves to attract many insects and other pollinators towards the flowers.

When these pollinators visit the flower, the pollens are attached to their bodies. They deliver these pollens to the stigma of another flower. In this way, petals help in pollination which is then followed by pollen germination and fertilization events.