Question

Differentiate between cross pollination and self pollination. (3mQ)

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Differences between self-pollination and cross-pollination:

Self-pollination	Cross-pollination
1. It involves the transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of the same flower.	1. It involves the transfer of pollen from the stamen of one flower to the pistil of another flower of the same plant or that of a different plant of the same kind.
2. It occurs only in bisexual flowers.	2. It occurs in both unisexual and bisexual flowers.

3. Doesnot require External Agent. 3. An External Agent is always required.

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