Question

What is cross-pollination? Mention 2 agents of cross-pollination. Give 1 example of each. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ (an anther or a male cone) of one plant to the female reproductive organ (a stigma or a female cone) of another plant is cross-pollination.
2. There are many agents of pollination like insects and wind.
3. Example of plant pollinated by -
(i) insects - sunflower
(ii) wind - wheat