8 Questions
What is the main difference between autogamy and geitonogamy in self-pollination?
In autogamy, pollen is transferred to the stigma of the same flower, while in geitonogamy, it's transferred between different flowers on the same plant.
What is the term used as a synonym for self-pollination but extends to other types of self-fertilization?
Selfing
Which mechanism ensures autogamy in some plants?
Cleistogamy - flowers that do not open
In self-pollination, where is pollen transferred in gymnosperms?
To the ovule within the same gymnosperm
What is the term for pollen being transferred to the stigma of the same flower in self-pollination?
Autogamy
In which type of self-pollination is pollen transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant?
Geitonogamy
What is a mechanism that ensures autogamy in some plants?
Cleistogamy
Which term refers to self-fertilization that extends beyond self-pollination?
Selfing
Learn about self-pollination, a form of pollination where pollen from the same plant reaches the stigma of a flower or ovule. Explore the two types: autogamy and geitonogamy, and understand how plants ensure successful reproduction.
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