Question

Many flowering plants have very colorful petals like the lily seen here. What is the main purpose of these colorful petals?

A) to protect the plant from predators
B) to capture sunlight for photosynthesis
C) to distract birds from eating the seeds
D) to attract insects that pollinate the flower

Answer 1

The answer is D: to attract insects that pollinate the flower.

Answer 2

The purpose of the colorful peals is to attract insects that pollinate the flower. It helps insure that the specias will survive