JAMB Biology 2013 Question 32

Question 32

Reproduction in Plants

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to a receptive stigma is

  1. A.placentation.
  2. B.pollination.
  3. C.fertilization.
  4. D.propagation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (pollination.)

Explanation

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma; fertilization is the later fusion of the male and female gametes.