Question

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called:

• A. Xenogamy
• B. Karyogamy
• C. Geitonogamy
• D. Autogamy

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Geitonogamy

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Geitonogamy is a kind of self-pollination.
2. It refers to the process by which pollen grains from anther are transferred to the stigma of another flower from the same plant.
3. It requires pollinating agents for pollination to take place.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Xenogamy is the type of cross-pollination in which the pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the stigma of some different plant.

Option B:

1. Karyogamy is the process of the fusion of two nuclei of different cells.

Option D:

1. Autogamy is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.

Final answer: The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called geitonogamy.