Question

Pollination refers to the

• A. transfer of pollen from the anther to the ovary.
• B. transfer of male gametes from the anther to stigma.
• C. transfer of pollen from the anther to stigma.
• D. transfer of pollen from the anther to the ovule.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

transfer of pollen from the anther to stigma.

The correct option is C:

Explanation for the correct answer:

1. Pollination is the movement of pollen grains from a flower's anther to its stigma.
2. Geitonogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from one flower's anther to another flower's stigma..
3. A pollination agent is used for this transfer.
4. Because the pollen grains come from the same plant, it's akin to autogamy genetically.

Explanation for the incorrect answer:

Option A:

1. On the stigma, a pollen particle produces a small tube that runs all the way down the style to the ovary.
2. In an ovule, a male gamete travels via this pollen tube to meet a female gamete.

Option B:

1. Pollination is the transport of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma, allowing fertilization and reproduction.
2. The procedure that brings these male and female gametes together is called pollination.

Option D:

1. Pollination is the act of bringing these male and female gametes together.
2. Pollen grains are initially placed on the stigma of the pistil, which is the surface of the pistil.

Final Answer:

Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.