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Standard VI
Biology
Question

Self-pollination means _____________.
  1. Germination of pollens within the anther
  2. Transference of pollens from anthers to the stigma within the same flower
  3. Transference of pollens from one flower to another on the same plant
  4. Presence of male and female sex organs in the same flower

A
Transference of pollens from one flower to another on the same plant
B
Germination of pollens within the anther
C
Transference of pollens from anthers to the stigma within the same flower
D
Presence of male and female sex organs in the same flower
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  • Self-pollination is when pollen from the same plant arrives at the stigma of a flower or at the ovule.
  • Examples of self-pollinating plants include wheat, barley, oats, rice, tomatoes, potatoes, apricots, and peaches.
  • Hence Self-pollination means transference of pollen from anthers to the stigma within the same flower.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Transference of pollen from anthers to the stigma within the same flower'.

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