Q36 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Botany

Which one of the following statements is not true?

  • A
    Pollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups
  • B
    Pollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people
  • C
    The flowers pollinated by files and bats secrete foul odour to attract them
  • Correct answer
    D
    Honey is made by bees by digesting pollen collected from flowers

Solution

Pollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups as well as food supplements.

Pollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people which may lead to critical medical emergency.

The flowers pollinated by files and bats secrete foul odor which attracts them which, in turn, facilitate the pollination.

Honey is made by bees by digesting the nectar collected from flowers.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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