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Geitonogamy is functionally cross-pollination but genetically resembles self-pollination because:

Answer: Pollen is transferred between two flowers of the same plant.

  • A Pollen is transferred between two flowers of the same plant
  • B Pollen lands on the stigma of the same flower
  • C Pollen always comes from a genetically different parent plant
  • D No pollinator is involved

Correct answer: A. Pollen is transferred between two flowers of the same plant

Explanation: In geitonogamy pollen is carried to the stigma of another flower on the same plant, so although an agent is needed, the pollen is genetically identical to self-pollen.

Concept context

Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development - the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.

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