NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The transfer of pollen from the male parts (stamens) to the female parts (pistils) of a flower is called ____
A
germination
B
seed dispersal
C
pollination
D
fertilization
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hint: This type of pollination takes place by the birds with long beaks. It is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the male of a flower to the female stigma. Complete step-by-step answer: Pollination by the agency of birds is known as ornithophily.

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

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