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Below is a question with multiple-choice answers. Choose the correct option based on your reasoning.

### Question:
The petals of flowers often are brightly colored. These petals provide a benefit for the plant because they —

### Choices:
A. prevent insects from taking pollen to other flowers
B. hide the plant from predators that would eat its flowers
C. protect the leaves from injury by birds and insects
D. attract insects that can carry the pollen needed for plant reproduction

### Answer:
