Question

Which one of the following is a correct explanation of cross-pollination?

• A. The pollen grains are transferred from one flower to another flower situated on the plant of the different species.
• B. The pollen grains are transferred from one flower to another flower, of another plant of the same species.
• C. The pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of the female part of the same flower of the same plant.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The pollen grains are transferred from one flower to another flower, of another plant of the same species.

Cross pollination is defined as the deposition of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of a different flower of the same species. It is also known as allogamy. The agents of pollination are the wind, water, air, insect etc.

So, the correct answer is option B.