Question

Explain the difference between self pollination and cross pollination. [2 marks]

Answer 1

• The difference between self pollination and cross pollination is as following: (2 marks)

$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Self pollination}& \text{Cross pollination}\\ \text{Pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of}& \text{Pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of}\\ \text{the flower present in the same plant.}& \text{the flowers present in the different plant.}\\ \text{It does not require external}& \text{Pollinating agents like wind, water}\\ \text{pollinating agents.}& \text{and insects are required.}\end{array}$$