D3.1.9—Insect-pollinated flower features
Insect-pollinated flowers use traits such as odour, nectar, colour and suitable flower structure to attract animals that transfer pollen effectively.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Objective
- D3.1.9
- Level
- HL
Exam analysis
Chance of appearing3%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceMay 2023
Most common paperPaper2
Typical marks1–4
Common command terms
- Identify
- Draw
Recent exam appearances
May 2023Paper2 ["HL"] · TZ23(c)[ 1 ]D3.1.9—Insect-pollinated flower features
November 2019Paper2 ["HL"] · TZ08(a)[ 4 ]D3.1.9—Insect-pollinated flower features
May 2018Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ226[ 1 ]D3.1.9—Insect-pollinated flower features
Practice this objective
Coverage 2018–2023 · Updated 16 Jul 2026
Concept essentials
- Nectar attracts animals that can transfer pollen between flowers.
- Specific odours or other signals can improve animal pollination.
- Flower structure matters because pollinators must contact anthers and stigmas.