Question

Self pollination is the transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of

• A. Same flower
• B. Same or different flower of the same plant
• C. Same or genetically similar flower of the same or other plant
• D. Different flowers of the same plant

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Same or different flower of the same plant

Self pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same or different flower of the same plant. It is of two types:

1. Autogamy: When the pollen is transferred from anther to the stigma of the same flower.

2. Geitonogamy: When the pollen from the anther of one flower is transferred to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.

Therefore, in self pollination, pollen may be transferred to the stigma of the same flower or of another flower but of the same plant.

So, the correct answer is B.