Question

Transfer of pollen from one flower to stigma of another flower of same species is termed as __________.

• A. Cross-pollination
• B. Dispersal
• C. Self-pollination
• D. Fertilization

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Cross-pollination

• Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc.
• The two plants genetic material combines and the resulting seeds from that pollination will have characteristics of both varieties and is a new variety.
• Sometimes cross-pollinating is used intentionally in the garden to create new varieties. So option A is correct.