Question

The process of the transfer of pollen grains from the flower of one plant to the stigma of the flower of another plant of the same species is known as

• A. Cross pollination
• B. Fertilization
• C. Self pollination
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cross pollination

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower is known as Pollination.
2. The process of transfer of pollen grains between two different plants, i.e. from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of another plant is called cross-pollination.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Fertilization is the process of fusion of male germ cells and female germ cells to form a zygote.

Option C:

The transfer of pollen grains from an anther to the stigma of the flower of the same plant is known as self-pollination.

Final answer:

The process of the transfer of pollen grains from the flower of one plant to the stigma of the flower of another plant of the same species is known as cross-pollination.