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How is pollination brought about in maize?

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By insects

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By bats

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By wind

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By water

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Solution

The correct option is D By wind
The stamens of the maize flower produce a light, fluffy pollen grains which is transfer through the wind to the female flowers of other corn plants.
So the correct option is 'By wind.'

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