Q39 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Botany

Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of another flower of same plant is known as:

  • A
    Autogamy
  • B
    Cleistogamy
  • Correct answer
    C
    Geitonogamy
  • D
    Xenogamy

Solution

Geitonogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Cleistogamy is a condition in which flower does not open. Xenogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of another flower of different plant of the same species.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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