Multiple choice

The transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or of another flower is called _______.

  1. migration

  2. pollination

  3. fertilization

  4. photosynthesis
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Explanation

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the male anther to the female stigma, enabling fertilization. This can occur within the same flower (self-pollination) or between flowers (cross-pollination). It is distinct from fertilization (fusion of gametes) and photosynthesis.

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