WAEC Biology 2007 Question 3

Question 3

Reproduction in Plants

The transfer of ripe pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower is termed

  1. A.fertilization
  2. B.self pollination
  3. C.reproduction
  4. D.conjugation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (self pollination)

Explanation

Pollination within the same flower (or another flower on the same plant) is self pollination.