AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term used for when the pollen is transferred to the pistol from the stamen?
A
pollination
B
respiration
C
fertillization
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B Xenogamy . The transfer of pollen grains that are shed from the anther to the stigma of a pistil is termed pollination. It is of the following types: Autogamy: Pollination is achieved within the same flower.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is A. pollination. Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the anther, i.e., the male part of a flower, onto the pistil, i.e., the female part of a flower. The transfer between male and female parts can be within the same flower or to a different flower of the same species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Geitonogamy : The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called Geitonogamy.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the pollen is transferred to the stigma of the same flower, it is termed as autogamy.

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