The transfer of pollen grains to the female part of the plant is called:
Correct answer: C. Pollination
- A. Germination
- B. Reproduction
- C. Pollination
- D. Fertilization
Explanation
The transfer of pollen grains to the female part of the plant is called pollination. Pollination is a key step in the sexual reproduction of flowering plants (angiosperms). It involves the transfer of pollen, which contains the male gametes (sperm cells), from the male reproductive organs (stamens) to the female reproductive organs (carpels) of the same or a different flower.
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