Question

Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following.

i. The compatible pollen absorbs water and nutrients from the surface of stigma, germinates and produces pollen tube.

ii. The pistil has the ability to recognise and accept the right or compatible pollen of the same species.

iii. Pollination always guarantee the transfer of right type of pollen grain on stigma.

Options

• Only iii

• Only i

• Both i and ii

• i, ii and iii

Answer 1

Only iii

Explanation:

Pollination does not guarantee the transfer of the correct pollen; often, the incorrect pollen lands on the stigma.