Question

In same flowers, the stamens and pistil reach maturity at the same time. It is known as

• A. Porogamy
• B. Mesogamy
• C. Siphonogamy
• D. Homogamy

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Homogamy

1. Porogamy is the process of entry of pollen tube through micropyle end as in lily.
2. Mesogamy is the entry of pollen tube via integuments seen in Cucurbita.
3. When pollen tube develops to make entry of pollen grains into eggs is the process called siphonogamy.
4. Homogamy is the method in which stamens and pistils of the same flower reach maturity at the same time to execute autogamy.

So the correct option is "Homogamy".