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Question
Pollination refers to the
Options
transfer of pollen from another to the ovary.
transfer of male gametes from anther to stigma.
transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma
transfer of pollen from another to the ovule.
Solution
transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma
Explanation:
The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is called pollination. Pollen grains are immobile, they cannot move by themselves to reach the stigma. An external agency is required for this.
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