State whether the following statement is correct or incorrect:
Pollen grains are produced in large quantities in wind-pollinated flowers.

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Pollination:
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma.
There are various agent of pollination such as- wind, water, rain etc.
In wind-pollinated flowers, pollen grains are produced in huge quantities to ensure that at least some pollen grains reach the female part of the flower so that fetilization can take place.
Final answer: The given statement is correct.

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Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of self-pollinated flowers?
(a) Flowers are large and showy
(b) Flowers remain closed and do not open
(c) Stigma and anthers mature at the same time
(d) Pollen is produced in very large quantities

Pollen grains are produced in a large quantity in wind pollinated flowers.

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Wind pollinated flowers produce large quantities of pollen grains.

Wind-pollinated flowers produce pollen grains in large quantity.

Q. Give a reason for the following.
Pollen grains of wind pollinated flowers are produced in large quantities.

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State whether the following statement is correct or incorrect:Pollen grains are produced in large quantities in wind-pollinated flowers.

State whether the following statement is correct or incorrect:
Pollen grains are produced in large quantities in wind-pollinated flowers.