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The transfer of pollens from anther to stigma of the same flower or different flower of the same plant is called:

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Cross-pollination
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Self-pollination
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Cross-breeding
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Hybridization
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Solution

The correct option is B Self-pollination
When a pollen grain from the stamen of a flower is transferred to the stigma of the same flower or another flower of the same plant, it is called self-pollination. It mainly occurs in bisexual flowers.
So, the correct option is B.

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