mention 3 differences btwn pollination and fertilization?
Pollination | Fertilization |
It is the process of transfer of pollen grains containing male gamete from stamen to stigma of flower | It is the process of fusion of male and female gametes to form zygote that further develops into embryo |
It is a physical process. | It is a genetic, cellular and biochemical process. |
It requires various pollinating agents such as air, water and animals. | In case of plants, it is assisted by the growth of pollen tube from pollen grain that lands on the stigma after pollination. |
It occurs only in plants. | It is the common process for both plants and animals. |