Pollination — best definition: How is pollination correctly defined in flowering plants? Context: Focus on transfer of male gametophytes from anther to stigma (same or different flower). Choose the most accurate definition.
General Knowledge
Biology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATransfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
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BFusion of pollen nucleus with egg nucleus
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CGermination of pollen on the stigma
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DTransfer of seeds from fruit to soil
Answer
Correct Answer: Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
Explanation
Concept / ApproachPollination is the transfer of pollen (male gametophyte) from the anther to the stigma of the same or another flower. Fertilization is a separate, later event (fusion of gametes).
Common pitfalls
- Confusing pollination with fertilization.
- Thinking seed dispersal is pollination.
Final AnswerTransfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma.