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Transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of the same flower is referred to as:

  1. A
    Allogamy
  2. B
    Geitonogamy
  3. C
    Xenogamy
  4. D
    Autogamy

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* Autogamy: The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the exact same flower.
* Geitonogamy: The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant.
* Xenogamy / Allogamy: Cross-pollination between flowers of two genetically distinct plants.

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Transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of the same flower is referred to as:
A
Allogamy
B
Geitonogamy
C
Xenogamy
D
Autogamy

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