Question

Touch the stigma and notice how it feels. What is the advantage of this type of texture?
A. The sticky texture allows for capture of prey to help with fertilization.
B. The sticky texture allows for the exchange of carbon dioxide to assist with photosynthesis.
C. The sticky texture allows for pollen to adhere to the stigma for fertilization.
D. The sticky texture allows for water molecules to not escape from the plant, thus preventing dehydration.​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The sticky texture allows for pollen to adhere to the stigma for fertilization.

Explanation:

The flower is the reproductive structure of a plant. The STIGMA is a part of the female reproductive system, which is known for its function to receive pollen grains from the male flower during pollination. However, according to factual information and as stated in this question, stigmas are sticky to touch.

The major advantage of this stickiness of stigma is that it allows pollens from the male flower to be strongly adhered to the stigma in order for fertilization to occur.