Question

Transfer of pollen grains from the ripe anther to the stigma is termed

• A. Pollination
• B. Fertilization
• C. Reproduction
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Pollination

The correct option is (A):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The transfer of the pollen grains from the male part of the plant (anther of a stamen) to the female part of the plant (stigma of a pistil) is called pollination.
2. Pollination has 2 types- Self pollination and Cross pollination.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (B):

1. The fusion of the male gametes i.e. pollen grain with the female gametes i.e. ovum is called fertilization.
2. It results in the formation of a diploid zygote.
3. The zygote undergoes a series of mitotic divisions after fertilization, eventually forming a multicellular embryo.

Option (C):

1. Reproduction is the process by which new organisms are formed from their parents.

Final statement: Transfer of pollen grains from the ripe anther to the stigma is termed pollination.