Multiple choice

In ______, the anthers of the flower mature before the stigma.

  1. protogyny

  2. protandry

  3. herkogamy

  4. heterostyly

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Protandry is a form of dichogamy where the anthers (male parts) mature and release pollen before the stigma (female part) is receptive. This temporal separation prevents self-pollination. Protogyny is the reverse condition.