Amorphophallus titanum has the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, reaching over 10 feet in height. One would normally celebrate the existence of such an enormous flower. Regretfully, the scent of the flower has been compared to a “herd of rotting water buffalos.” Which of the following is most likely the pollinator for such a plant?

a. bees
b. butterflies
c. flies
d. birds


c. flies

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A closed circulatory system is seen in:

a. leeches only b. roundworms only c. flatworms only d. cnidarians only e. both earthworms and leeches

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Distinguish between the functions of the white and gray matter of the spinal cord. How is the functional difference associated with a color difference?

What will be an ideal response?

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Fertilization in humans occurs in the ____

a. ovary b. uterus c. vagina d. oviduct e. follicle

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In the ovule, which two cells (with a total of three nuclei) are fertilized?

What will be an ideal response?

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