Plants that are pollinated by insects probably do NOT produce allergy reaction in humans.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Clarify Question


What is the key concept addressed by the question?
     • This question focuses on the relationship between methods of pollination and production of allergy in humans.
What type of thinking is required?
     • You are being asked to apply your knowledge of pollination to a new situation.


Gather Content


What do you already know about pollination? What other information is related to the question?
     • Plants that are pollinated by insects produce small amounts of pollen that is carried from flower to flower by the insects. In contrast, wind pollinated plants produce a lot of pollen that is released into the wind for transport to other flowers.


Choose Answer


Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?
     • Insect pollinated plants produce small amounts of pollen and it is carried from flower to flower. The pollen is not released into the air, so it is unlikely to cause allergy in humans.


Reflect on Process


Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
     • Answering this question correctly depended on your ability to use your knowledge of pollination mechanisms in a new situation. If you got an incorrect answer, did you remember that insect pollinated plants produce small amounts of pollen that is not released into the air? Did you have trouble extending your knowledge of pollination to determine the correct answer?

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