STANDARDBotany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants
STANDARD Botany Pollination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements is not correct
A
Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style
B
Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen/nectar robbers
C
Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil
D
Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The statement is incorrect because multiple pollen tubes can grow into the style, but only one will fertilize the ovule.
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