Question

final assessment - plant science basics: plant processes
plant science basics: plant processes
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which of the following is the form of reproduction where pollen fertilizes an ovary on the same plant?
○ self - pollination
○ fragmentation propagation
○ asexual reproduction
○ vegetative propagation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Self - pollination: By definition, it is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower (or another flower on the same plant), which involves pollen fertilizing an ovary on the same plant.
• Fragmentation propagation: This is a form of asexual reproduction where the plant breaks into fragments that grow into new plants, no pollen - ovary fertilization here.
• Asexual reproduction: This is a broad category of reproduction without the fusion of gametes (pollen and ovary involve gametes), so this is not correct.
• Vegetative propagation: It is a type of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from vegetative parts (like stems, roots), no pollen - ovary interaction.

Answer:

A. Self - pollination