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Direct effect of pollen grains on the female tissues of the ovary is called__________________?

Correct answer: C. Metaxenia

  • A. Pollination
  • B. Xenia
  • C. Metaxenia
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Metaxenia is the effect of pollen or the developing male parent on maternal tissues such as the ovary wall or fruit. Xenia instead refers mainly to pollen effects expressed in the embryo or endosperm.

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