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What is the key difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination?
What is the key difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination?
- Self-pollination involves transfer of pollen from one flower's anther to another flower's stigma, while cross-pollination occurs within the same flower
- Self-pollination occurs within the same flower, while cross-pollination occurs between different flowers of the same kind (correct)
- Self-pollination involves transfer of pollen within the same flower, while cross-pollination occurs between flowers of different kinds
- Self-pollination occurs in unisexual flowers, while cross-pollination occurs in bisexual flowers
Where does fertilization take place in the flower?
Where does fertilization take place in the flower?
- Fertilization occurs when the pollen grain reaches the ovary and releases male cells into the style
- Fertilization takes place when the pollen grain reaches the ovule after growing through the style (correct)
- Fertilization happens when the pollen grain reaches the stigma and forms a pollen tube
- Fertilization occurs when the pollen tube reaches the stigma and releases male cells into the ovule
In which type of flowers does self-pollination occur?
In which type of flowers does self-pollination occur?
- Self-pollination occurs in flowers with separate male and female parts
- Self-pollination occurs in unisexual flowers
- Self-pollination occurs in bisexual flowers (correct)
- Self-pollination occurs in flowers with only one reproductive structure
How are seeds dispersed?
How are seeds dispersed?
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What happens to the ovary and ovule after fertilization?
What happens to the ovary and ovule after fertilization?
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