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________ receives the pollen grains during pollination.

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Style

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Stigma

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Ovary

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Anther

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Solution

The correct option is B Stigma
The female reproductive organ of a flower is called a pistil. It forms the fourth whorl of a flower from the outer to inner side and is also called gynoecium. The pistil consist of three parts -

Stigma - It receives the pollen grains.

Style - It connects the stigma and ovary.

Ovary - It contains ovules.

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