Today's quiz focuses on general pollination. Let's get started!

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1. True or false? Pollen is a grainy substance produced by flowers that contains the female reproductive cells of plants necessary for reproduction.

A honeybee covered in pollen on top of a bright yellow flower
False
Answer
62%
True
38%
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2. True or false? Many of our favorite food crops, such as fruits, nuts, vegetables and more rely on insect pollination. Without pollinating insects, human beings would not go extinct, but our food choices would shrink significantly.

Two young squash species in the ground with large yellow flowers
True
Answer
97%
False
3%
Closed to responses | 202 Responses

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3. Which of the following best explains why some people experience allergic reactions to plant pollen?

a very thick layer of pollen on a car window with the words OH NO written on it in the pollen.
B. The immune system mistakenly identifies harmless pollen as a threat.
Answer
87%
C. Pollen blocks the nasal passages, causing infection
6%
A. Pollen contains toxins that directly harm the respiratory system
5%
D. Allergic reactions occur only when pollen is ingested in large amounts.
3%
Closed to responses | 200 Responses

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4. Why is pollination necessary for seed production?

The black center of a sunflower laid on burlap with some of the seeds separated out
C. Pollination allows the transfer of pollen to fertilize the ovule, which is essential for seed development.
Answer
100%
A. Pollination helps plants grow taller and produce more leaves.
0%
B. Pollination removes old flowers to make room for new ones.
0%
D. Pollination increases the amount of water the plant can absorb from the soil.
0%
Closed to responses | 199 Responses

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5. Why do many commercial beekeepers move their hives to different locations throughout the year?

A bunch of bee boxes being tended to by beekeepers in protective suits
D. All of the above
Answer
90%
B. To follow the blooming cycles of different plants and maximize honey production.
7%
A. To provide pollination services for a variety of agricultural crops.
3%
C. To save space, especially for beekeepers based on urban areas.
0%
Closed to responses | 199 Responses

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