Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:
In flowering plant both male and female gametes are non-motile. What is the method to bring them together for fertilisation known as?
Options:
pollination
Apomixis
water
Air
Correct Answer:
pollination
Explanation:

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is called pollination. Pollen grains are immobile. They cannot reach the stigma by themselves. An external agent is required for this. It can be wind, water, animal, gravity or growth contact.