STANDARD Botany Pollination MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is not correct
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
Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen/nectar robbers
Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil
Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species
Correct Answer
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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