Florida Biology EOC Practice Test

Petals play a crucial role in attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds to the flower. These pollinators aid in the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, facilitating the process of fertilization and reproduction in plants. The bright colors and often pleasant scents of petals are specifically designed to attract these pollinators, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the role of petals in a flower. Option B is typically associated with the protective function of the seed coat, while option C pertains to the production of nectar by the flower's other parts such as the nectaries. Option D is more related to the role of roots in transporting water from the soil to the plant.