Question

Study the image and choose the option/s that depict self pollination and cross pollination respectively.

• A. A and B depict self pollination, while C depicts cross pollination.
• B. A depicts self pollination, while C depicts cross pollination.
• C. A depicts self pollination, while B and C depicts cross pollination.
• D. A and C depicts self pollination, while B depicts cross pollination.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A depicts self pollination, while C depicts cross pollination.

Self-pollination involves the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or another flower of the same plant. A depicts self pollination.
Cross-pollination involves the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another plant of the same species. C depicts cross pollination.
In B, the transfer is between one anther to another anther. This is not pollination.