Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true for self pollination?

  1. It preserves the parental characters indefinitely.

  2. It leads to loss of vigour and vitality.

  3. It leads to new varieties.

  4. The genetic defects of the plant variety cannot be eliminated.

  5. The flowers need not produce nectar and scent.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

New varieties cannot be obtained by self pollination.

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