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Since pollen grains are light, they are easily carried by water from flower to flower for pollination.


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Pollination:

  1. The transfer of the pollen grains from the male part of the plant (anther of a stamen) to the female part of the plant (stigma of a pistil) is called pollination.

Water Pollination:

  1. Pollination in aquatic plants is done by water.
  2. Lightweight pollen grains are produced in aquatic plants and are released in large numbers.
  3. Pollen grains travel from one flower to another with water currents.
  4. Feathery stigma is present.
  5. Examples: Vallisneria and Hydrilla

Final answer: The given statement is true.


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