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Which one of the following may require pollinators, but is genetically similar to autogamy?

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Apogamy
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Cleistogamy
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C
Geitonogamy
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Xenogamy
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Solution

The correct option is C Geitonogamy
Transfer of pollen from an anther of one flower to a stigma of another flower on the same plant is called as geitonogamy. Although geitonogamy is functionally cross-pollination involving a pollinating agent, genetically it is similar to autogamy since the pollen grains come from the same plant. Cleistogamy or automatic self-pollination describes the trait of certain plants to propagate by using non-opening, self-pollinating flowers. Especially well known in peanuts, peas, and beans.

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