WAEC Biology 2014 Question 14

Question 14

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following conditions in flowering plants enhance self-pollination?

  1. A.Cleistogamy
  2. B.Heterostyly
  3. C.Protandry
  4. D.Protogyny.
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Answer: A (Cleistogamy)

Explanation

In cleistogamy the flower never opens, so it can only pollinate itself; the other conditions favour cross-pollination.