Cross-pollination happens between the flowers of:

the same plant

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different plants of the same species

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different plants of the same or different species

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different plants of different species

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The correct option is B different plants of the same species
The transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of different flower of different plant of the same species is called cross pollination. Fertilisation takes place only if pollination takes place between plants of the same species.

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