Question

some poppy plants have flowers that reflect ultraviolet (uv) light. scientists have found that plants that reflect uv light are easily seen by bees. a scientist claims that the ability to reflect uv light increases a poppy plants reproductive success. which observation would best support the scientists claim? choose 1 answer: a flowers that reflect uv light tend to have more petals than those that dont. b plants with flowers that reflect uv light have fewer seeds than those that dont. c bees visit flowers that reflect uv light more often than those that dont.

Explanation:

The scientist's claim is about reproductive success. Bees are important for pollination (a key part of plant reproduction). If bees visit UV - reflecting flowers more often (Option C), it implies more pollination opportunities, which can lead to higher reproductive success. Option A (more petals) has no direct link to reproductive success. Option B (fewer seeds) would go against the claim of increased reproductive success.

Answer:

C. Bees visit flowers that reflect UV light more often than those that don't.