Central Ideas and Details

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

Many flowers reflect ultraviolet light in patterns invisible to the human eye but vivid to bees, whose vision extends into the UV range. These hidden patterns often resemble runways, guiding bees toward the flower's nectar source. The arrangement is mutually beneficial: the plant gains a pollinator, and the bee gets food.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  • A

    Flowers are more colorful in summer.

  • B

    Bees can see colors humans cannot, allowing them to detect floral patterns that benefit both species.

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  • C

    Humans should be able to see ultraviolet light.

  • D

    Bees prefer ultraviolet light.

Explanation

The passage centers on the UV pattern, the bee's sensitivity, and the mutual benefit — A. B, C, and D miss the central claim.

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