Question 51
Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and product of fertilisation inside a flower. Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a pistil showing pollen tube growth and its entry into the ovule.

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The process or mechanism of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is termed as pollination.
The fusion of male and female gametes giving rise to a zygote is termed as fertilisation.
The site of fertilisation is the ovule.
The product of fertilisation is a zygote.

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Question 51 Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and product of fertilisation inside a flower. Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a pistil showing pollen tube growth and its entry into the ovule.

The process or mechanism of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is termed as pollination. The fusion of male and female gametes giving rise to a zygote is termed as fertilisation. The site of fertilisation is the ovule. The product of fertilisation is a zygote.

Question 51
Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and product of fertilisation inside a flower. Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a pistil showing pollen tube growth and its entry into the ovule.

The process or mechanism of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is termed as pollination.
The fusion of male and female gametes giving rise to a zygote is termed as fertilisation.
The site of fertilisation is the ovule.
The product of fertilisation is a zygote.