Transfer of pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called
A
geitonogamy
B
xenogamy
C
cleistogamy
D
chasmogamy
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Transfer of pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called geitonogamy. Although it is functionally cross-pollination genetically it is similar to autogamy.
So, the correct option is 'Option A'.
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