________ is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower.

Fertilization

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Diffusion

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Absorption

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Pollination

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The correct option is D
Pollination

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. Pollination occurs when pollen is moved within flowers or carried from flower to flower by pollinating animals such as birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, or other animals, or by the wind.

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The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to stigma of a flower is called pollination.

Q. Classify the given statements under the headings 'self pollination ' and 'cross pollination'.
a. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
b. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a different flower.
c. No need of pollinators to transfer pollen grains.
d. Produces large amounts of pollen grains.
e. Requires pollinators to transfer pollen grains.

Pollination refers to the
(a)transfer of pollen from the anther to the ovary
(b)transfer of male gametes from the anther to the stigma
(c)transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
(d)transfer of pollen from anther to ovule

Q. The process of transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of a flower is called

The process of transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of a flower is called___

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