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Dichogamy which helps in cross pollination is a floral mechanism in which

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Pollen sac and stigma are at different heights.

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Anther and stigma mature at different times.

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Structure of pollen sac and stigma functions as hurdles.

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Pollen grain is unable to germinate on the stigma of the same flower.

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Solution

The correct option is D Anther and stigma mature at different times.
Dichogamy - the maturation of male and female parts of a flower at different times, preventing automatic self - pollination. In this case, anther and stigma mature at different times.
So, the correct answer is (B).

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