Question

Classify the given statements under the headings 'self pollination ' and 'cross pollination'.
a. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
b. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a different flower.
c. No need of pollinators to transfer pollen grains.
d. Produces large amounts of pollen grains.
e. Requires pollinators to transfer pollen grains.

• A. Self pollination- a, c
  Cross pollination- b, d, e
• B. Self pollination- a, d
  Cross pollination- b, c, e
• C. Self pollination- b, d, e
  Cross pollination- a, c
• D. Self pollination- a, c, e
  Cross pollination- b, d

Answer 1

The correct option is A Self pollination- a, c

Cross pollination- b, d, e
Self pollination
- Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
- No need of pollinators to transfer pollen grains.

Cross pollination
- Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a different flower.
- Produces large amounts of pollen grains.
- Require pollinators to transfer pollen grains.