NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
The term used for transfer of pollen grains from anthers of one plant to stigma of a different plant which, during pollination, brings genetically different types of pollen grains to stigma, is :
- ACleistogamy
- BXenogamy
- CGeitonogamy
- DChasmogamy
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Correct answer: B
Xenogamy refers to the transfer to pollen grains from anthers of one plant to stigma of a different plant which during pollination, brings genetically different types of pollen grains to stigma.
Cleistogamy is a condition in which flower does not open.
Geitonogamy refers to the transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma of another flower of the same plant.
Chasmogamy is a condition in which flowers remain open.
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