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Transfer of pollen grains from the ________ to the _________ of a flower is called pollination.


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anther

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stigma

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Solution

Pollination :

Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of a flower.

Stamen and carpel :

  1. Stamen is the male reproductive part which consists of an anther and filament.
  2. Carpel is the female reproductive part of a flower which consists of stigma, style and ovary.

Pollen grain :

The pollen grain is a male gametophyte which carries a male gamete.

Final answer: Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower is called pollination.


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