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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