WAEC Biology 2006 Question 24

Question 24

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following statements best describes pollination? The transfer of pollen grain from

  1. A.anther to stigmas
  2. B.stigmas to stamens
  3. C.the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of a different species
  4. D.anther to the ovary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (anther to stigmas)

Explanation

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from an anther to a stigma, of the same flower or another flower of the same species.