Question

Justify the statement: Cross pollination is considered superior than self pollination. (3 marks)

Answer 1

Cross pollination is superior to self pollination becuase cross pollination can bring new gene combinations and hence new varieties in the population.
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In cross pollination two different plants are involved and hence different genes are also brought together. So chances of getting new combinations and new varieties is more by cross pollination.
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New varieties are important for adaptation and in the long run can bring evolution in the population.
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