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Wind pollinated flowers are

1. small, brightly coloured, producing large number of pollen grains
2. small, producing large number of dry pollen grains
3. large producing abundant nectar and pollen
4. small, producing nectar and dry pollen

Correct answer: small, producing large number of dry pollen grains

Solution

Wind-pollinated flowers are usually small and inconspicuous because they do not need to attract pollinators. They produce many dry, light pollen grains so the wind can carry them efficiently.

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