Question

Define fertilization. How is the process of pollination is different from fertilization?

Answer 1

Fertilization:

It is a process of fusion of male gamete (sperm) and female gamete (ova) to form a diploid structure known as a zygote.

Pollination:

It is the process of transfer of male gametes in the form of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the flower.

Fertilization	Pollination
1. It is the fusion process of a male and female gamete to form a zygote.	1. It is a process of transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma of flower.
2. It takes place inside the flower.	2. It takes place outside the flower.
3. It takes place in both plants and animals.	3.It only takes place in flowering plants.
4. It happens after pollination.	4. It happens before fertilization.