Question

Choose the correct statement with respect to cross pollination.

• A. Transfer of pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of the another flower on the same plant.
• B. Transfer of pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on a different plant of the same species.
• C. Transfer of pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of the same flower.
• D. Transfer of pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on a different plant of different species.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Transfer of pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on a different plant of the same species.

Transfer of pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of the flower is called pollination.
If the transfer of pollen grain occurs from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on different plant, the pollination is called cross pollination.