Which of the following best describes what would happen if the offspring of a fragrant, red rose bush produced flowers with no scent and small, pale petals?
Answer
The offspring would lose its flowers and die from a lack of pollinators.
The offspring would not cross-fertilize often with other roses.
The offspring would produce seeds by asexual reproduction.
The offspring would yield more fruit than the parent rose.

Question

Which of the following best describes what would happen if the offspring of a fragrant, red rose bush produced flowers with no scent and small, pale petals?
Answer
		The offspring would lose its flowers and die from a lack of pollinators.
		The offspring would not cross-fertilize often with other roses.
		The offspring would produce seeds by asexual reproduction.
		The offspring would yield more fruit than the parent rose.

anonymous · Answer

How are roses pollinated?

anonymous · Answer

Think about the role of flower color and scent.

anonymous · Answer

through pollen grains.But how is that related Miss @jc7 ?

anonymous · Answer

Flower color and scent are to attract pollinators. A flower lacking color and scent would be unable to attract pollinators and would therefore not cross-fertilize with other roses.

anonymous · Answer

ohk!